Kala Masala Dal (Spiced Lentil Soup)
This comforting Kala Masala Dal combines mixed lentils with onions, tomatoes, turmeric, Aazol’s Kala Masala and ghee for a warm, flavourful everyday meal. Serve it hot with rice or roti.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup mixed lentils (such as masoor dal, moong dal, and toor dal)
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1½ teaspoons Kala Masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Wash the lentils thoroughly and pressure cook with water, turmeric powder, and salt until soft and mushy.
2. Heat Ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and pulpy.
4. Add Kala Masala to the pan and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
5. Pour the cooked lentils into the pan and mix well with the masala.
6. Adjust the consistency by adding water if necessary and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.
