Whole Masoor Dal

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total Time :30 mins
Servings :Makes 6 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup whole masoor (whole red lentil) , washed and drained
10 to 12 shallots (madras onions)
2 tsp oil
1 cup sliced onions
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
salt to taste

To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste(using Little Water)
8 garlic (lehsun) cloves
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tbsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak)
8 whole dry kashmiri red chillies

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

For Serving
brown rice (chawal)

Method :

Combine the masoor, shallots and 2½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the prepared paste, 2 tbsp of water and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, cooked masoor mixture, salt and i cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Garnish with coriander and serve hot with brown rice.