Hearty Masoor Dal And Vegetable Stew Recipe

About this recipe

A warm and comforting masoor dal stew loaded with fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and a touch of coconut milk for creaminess.

Ingredients

• 500G Tata Masoor Dal M
• 1Kg Potato
• 250 g Spinach
• 200 ml Coconut Milk
• 500 g Onion
• - Tomato Ketchup
• 100 g Garlic
• loose Ginger
• 100 g Jeera
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 100 g Salt
• - Coriander Powder
• 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the masoor dal thoroughly under running water and set aside.
2. 2. Peel and dice the carrots, potatoes, and chop the spinach, onion, tomato, garlic, and ginger finely.
3. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot and add cumin seeds, letting them sizzle for 30 seconds.
4. 4. Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger, sautéing until golden and fragrant.
5. 5. Stir in turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder, cooking for another minute.
6. 6. Add diced tomatoes and cook until they soften and blend into the spices.
7. 7. Add the rinsed masoor dal, carrots, potatoes, and water, and bring to a boil.
8. 8. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the dal and vegetables are tender.
9. 9. Stir in coconut milk and chopped spinach, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
10. 10. Season with salt and adjust spices if needed, stirring well.
11. 11. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve warm.