Soyabean Dal Masala Curry

🌿🧺 Ingredients:(Serves 3-4)

• 1 cup Dinesh Flour Mills Soyabean Dal (soaked overnight)

• 1 large onion – finely chopped

• 2 tomatoes – pureed

• 1 green chili – slit

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp garam masala

• 2 tbsp mustard oil (or regular oil)

• Salt to taste

• Fresh coriander leaves – chopped

🍲 Method:

1. Soak & Pressure Cook Dal

   • Wash and soak soyabean dal overnight.

   • Next morning, rinse and pressure cook with 3 cups water, salt, and a pinch of turmeric. Cook for 4-5 whistles or until soft but not mushy.

2. Prepare Masala Base

   • In a kadhai, heat mustard oil until it smokes slightly (this removes its raw smell).

   • Add cumin seeds, let them crackle.

   • Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.

   • Add green chili + ginger-garlic paste. Sauté for 1-2 mins.

   • Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates.

3. Add Spices

   • Sprinkle turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder.

   • Cook for 1-2 mins until masala is nicely roasted.

4. Mix & Simmer

   • Add the cooked soyabean dal with its water.

   • Mix well and simmer for 8-10 mins. Adjust water for desired consistency.

   • Finish with garam masala and fresh coriander.

5. Serve

   • Serve hot with basmati rice, roti, or even jeera rice. Add a squeeze of lemon for extra zing!