Masala Pappu/ Red lentil Dal

Difficulty Rating 2 (Special Ingredients needed)

This dal is done very quickly no need to use pressure cooker red lentils cook very fast.

3 tbsp Oil
Whole masala ( 2 Cloves, 1 in. cinnamon, 1bay leaf, 1 tsp Cumin seeds, 2 pinches fennel seeds).
3 pods Garlic (sliced or crushed)
1 no. Onion (chopped)
½ tsp Curry powder (Optional)
¾ tsp Garam masala powder
½ tsp Turmeric
Salt to taste
1 cup Red lentils
2 cups Water
Black pepper powder to taste
Curry leaves or coriander leaves (opt)

1. Heat oil in a pan and fry whole masala for 15 seconds, add garlic and fry until golden brown.
2. Add onion and cook until light brown.
3. Add curry powder, garam masala powder, turmeric, salt and stir.
4. Add lentils and well , add 2 cups of water, cover.
5. Cook until all the lentils are well cooked.
6. Add black pepper and remove from heat.
7. Serve with Rice, Kakarakaya (bitter gourd) or Capsicum fry and yoghurt on side.