Rich, Royal, And Comforting: Creamy
Dal Masoor Musallam
Recipe

Name: Rich, Royal, And Comforting: Creamy ~Dal Masoor Musallam~ Recipe
Total time: 155 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Whole masoor dal, soaked; 2 Medium Onion, finely chopped; 6-8 Garlic cloves; 1-inch piece Ginger; 1-2 Bay leaf; 3 Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 2-3 Cardamom pods; 4 tbsp Yoghurt; 3 tbsp Ghee; ½ tsp Garam masala; ½ tsp Red chilli powder (Optional); to taste Salt; 2 cups Water

155 mins

Cooking Time

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

Veg + Dairy

Diet

Steeped in Awadhi tradition, dal masoor musallam is a lentil delicacy that once graced the kitchens of Nawabs. Today, this dish remains just as rich and royal, though not as popular (and that’s a real crime!). Whole masoor dal is simmered in a fragrant mix of ghee, whole spices, and creamy yoghurt to offer comfort with a touch of regal indulgence. What sets this one apart from other lentil curries is that the dal grains don’t break; rather, there’s an earthy crunch in every bite.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

1 cupWhole masoor dal, soaked

2Medium Onion, finely chopped

6-8Garlic cloves

1-inch pieceGinger

1-2Bay leaf

3Cloves

1 inchCinnamon

2-3Cardamom pods

4 tbspYoghurt

3 tbspGhee

½ tspGaram masala

½ tspRed chilli powder (Optional)

to tasteSalt

2 cupsWater

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Soak and cook the dal

Soak the masoor dal for at least 2 hours, if not longer. Now, drain, rinse, and add the soaked dal to a pressure cooker with salt. Add 2 cups of water and cook for a single whistle. This ensures the lentil grains return their trademark crunch.

155 minutes

Step 1