Sanjivani Masoor Dal

Health Benefits:

Sanjivani Masoor Dal is easy to make and easy to digest. It is rich in protein and other important nutrients. Masoor dal is primarily used for weight loss. Sanjivani Masoor dal is made with special Indian spices that enhances its taste and anti-oxidant properties

Ingredients:

• Masoor dal, rinsed and soaked-1 cup
• Onion, diced-1 cup
• Tomatoes, diced-1 cup
• Garlic, grated-1 teaspoon

Spices:

• Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon
• Asafoetida-¼ teaspoon
• TurmericPowder-1 teaspoon
• Cilantro powder-1 teaspoon
• Red Chili powder-1 teaspoon, more if preferred hot
• Kasoori Methi-1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon Powder-1 teaspoon
• Garam masala-1 teaspoon
• Cilantro, finely chopped-10 branches
• Ginger, grated-1 teaspoon
• Salt to taste or 2 teaspoons or based on health conditions

Liquids:

• Cooking oil/Avocado oil/Ghee-3 tablespoons
• Water-4 cups

Cooking Instructions:

• Rinse 1 cup masoor dal and soak for 4-6. Before use, discard the water to reduce lectin or reduce “Vata” (Ayurvedic dosha) and help reduce intestinal gas or flatulence.
• Rinse the dal again and keep it aside.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Then add cumin seeds and let it crackle. Add asafetida and turmeric.
• Then add 1 cup of diced onions. Sauté on a medium flame and add cilantro powder, garam masala, grated ginger, red chili powder. Mix well and let it cook for 3 minutes.
• Add soaked dal and diced tomatoes and mix well. Then add 1 cup of water and 2 teaspoons of salt. Let the mixture cook on high flame for 2 minutes.
• Let it cook for 10-15 minutes and occasionally stir the mixture. This will ensure that the flavor of each spices is absorbed by the dal.
• Then add kasoori methi, cinnamon powder and at the end add garlic so that we don’t lose its nutrition by over cooking. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve it hot preferably with Rice or Paratha.