Biri (Mansoor) Daal :Vegetarian

Ingredients :

• 1 cup Biri daali
• 1 Onion sliced
• 1 Tomato diced(optional)
• 1tsp Ginger grated
• 1-2 Green chilies chopped
• Coriander leaves finely chopped
• 1tsp Cumin seeds (jeera)
• 2 bayleaves 2 cloves
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of Garam masala
• Red chili powder to taste
• 2tbsp oil
• 1tsp lemon juice

Method :

• Clean and wash the daal properly. Soak it in water for 10-15 minutes.
• Boil it in 5 cups of water. Boil till it becomes soft. It should not become pasty. Remove the water and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a kadhai and add cloves, bayleaves and cumin seeds, allow to splutter.
• Now add ginger, onion and green chili and stir-fry till golden brown.
• Add tomato (if using) and fry till it softens. Add all dry masalas (turmericpowder, chili powder, salt) and fry for a moment.
• Now add daal and lemon juice, mix very gently.
• Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with coriander.