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masala dal recipe | mixed masala dal | healthy masala dal | with 30 images.

masala dal is made from yellow moong dal, masoor dal, urad dal and toovar dal. Learn to make mixed masala dal.

But, this is one excellent masala dal you just cannot resist! made of four key varieties of pulses, cooked with onions and tomatoes, and perked up with a range of carefully chosen spices.

masala dal is just the thing to have with a littler hot rice or bajra roti, jowar roti to complete a healthy Indian dinner.

masala dal is cooked in ghee that is rich in vitamins – all of which are fat-soluble. All the 3 vitamins (vitamin A, vitamin E and Vitamin K) are antioxidants which have a role in removing free radicals from the body and protecting our cells as well as help in maintaining skin health and glow.

What's better is masala dal is rich in Folic Acid, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, C and Protein.

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Masala Dal recipe - How to make Masala Dal

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4 servings

Ingredients

Method

For masala dal
 

  1. To make masala dal, wash all the dal together. Drain. In a pressure cooker put the dals, salt and 1½ cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
  2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  3. Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add the prepared paste and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Add the tomatoes and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the cooked dal, salt, 1 cup water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  7. Garnish with coriander and serve the masala dal hot with rice or parathas.

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what is masala dal made of ?

 

    1. what is  masala dal made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for masala dal.

      Step 2 – <p><strong>what is &nbsp;masala dal made of ? </strong><i><u>See below image of list of ingredients for …
cooking the dals

 

    1. In a bow put 2 1/2 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram). The fibre (4.1 g in ¼ cup) present in yellow moong dal prevents the deposition of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the arteries which promotes a healthy heart in turn.
      Step 3 – In a bow put&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />2 1/2 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-yellow-moong-dal-split-yellow-gram-peeli-moong-dal-488i">yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)</a>.&nbsp;The fibre …
    2. Add 2 1/2 tbsp masoor dal (split red lentil). 1 cup of cooked Masoor dal gives 19 grams of protein. 
      Step 4 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />2 1/2 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-masoor-dal-split-red-lentil-masoor-ki-dal-303i">masoor dal (split red lentil)</a>.&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 cup of cooked&nbsp;<a …
    3. Add 2 1/2 tbsp urad dal or  chilkewali urad dal (spit black gram with skin). It is also high in fibre and good for heart, good for lowering cholesterol and good for diabetes.
      Step 5 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />2 1/2 tbsp urad dal or &nbsp;<a href="glossary-chilkewali-urad-dal-urad-dal-with-skin-1875i">chilkewali urad dal (spit black gram …
    4. Add 2 1/2 tbsp toovar (arhar) dal. Toor Dal (tuvar dal, arhar dal, toovar dal) : Toor dal is rich in proteins, the building block of good health.
      Step 6 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />2 1/2 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-toovar-dal-arhar-dal-toor-dal-split-pigeon-peas-tur-dal-955i">toovar (arhar) dal</a>.&nbsp;<strong>Toor Dal (tuvar dal, arhar dal, toovar dal)</strong>&nbsp;: …
    5. Add enough water to wash the dals. See the dirt. You will need to change the water several times.
      Step 7 – Add enough water to wash the dals. See the dirt. You will need to change …
    6. Washed dals.
      Step 8 – Washed dals.
    7. Drain.
      Step 9 – Drain.
    8. Put washed and drained dals in a pressure cooker.
      Step 10 – Put washed and drained dals in a pressure cooker.
    9. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th tsp salt.
      Step 11 – Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th&nbsp;tsp salt.
    10. Add 1½ cups of water.
      Step 12 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1&frac12; cups of water.
    11. Mix well.
      Step 13 – Mix well.
    12. Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
      Step 14 – Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
    13. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
      Step 15 – Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
paste for masala dal

 

    1. In a mixer put 3 garlic (lehsun) cloves.
      Step 16 – In a mixer put&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />3&nbsp;<a href="glossary-garlic-cloves-1857i">garlic (lehsun) cloves</a>.
    2. Add 1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds.
      Step 17 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-coriander-seeds-dhania-ke-beej-dhania-seeds-akha-dhania-371i">coriander (dhania) seeds</a>.
    3. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
      Step 18 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/2 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-cumin-seeds-jeera-zeera-381i">cumin seeds (jeera)</a>.
    4. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
      Step 19 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/4 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-turmeric-powder-haldi-645i">turmeric powder (haldi)</a>.
    5. Add 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania).
      Step 20 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-coriander-783i">chopped coriander (dhania)</a>.
    6. Add 4 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces.
      Step 21 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />4&nbsp;<a href="glossary-whole-dry-kashmiri-red-chillies-kashmiri-mirch-kashmiri-lal-mirch-332i">whole dry kashmiri red chillies</a>&nbsp;, broken into pieces.
    7. Add 1/2 tbsp sliced ginger (adrak).
      Step 22 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/2 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-sliced-ginger-776i">sliced ginger (adrak)</a>.
    8. Add 1 stick cinnamon (dalchini).
      Step 23 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1&nbsp;stick&nbsp;<a href="glossary-cinnamon-dalchini-346i">cinnamon (dalchini)</a>.
    9. Add 2 cloves (laung / lavang).
      Step 24 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />2&nbsp;<a href="glossary-cloves-laung-lavang-322i">cloves (laung / lavang)</a>.
    10. Add 2 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch).
      Step 25 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />2&nbsp;whole&nbsp;<a href="glossary-black-peppercorns-kali-mirch-kalimirch-566i">black peppercorns (kalimirch)</a>.
    11. Gradually add 6 tablespoons water to grind into a paste.
      Step 26 – Gradually add 6 tablespoons&nbsp;water to grind into a paste.
    12. Grind to a smooth paste.
      Step 27 – Grind to a smooth paste.
making masala dal

 

    1. To make masala dal recipe | mixed masala dal | dal fry | healthy masala dal | heat 1 tbls ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai.

      Step 28 – <p>To make <strong>masala dal recipe | mixed masala dal | dal fry | healthy&nbsp;masala dal …

    2. Add 1/4 cup grated onions.

      Step 29 – <html><head></head><body><p>Add&nbsp;1/4 cup&nbsp;<a href="glossary-grated-onions-999i">grated onions</a>.</p></body></html>

    3. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.

      Step 30 – <p>Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.</p>

    4. Add the prepared paste.

      Step 31 – <p>Add the prepared paste.</p>

    5. Sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.

      Step 32 – <p>Sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.</p>

    6. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes.

      Step 33 – <html><head></head><body><p>Add&nbsp;1/2 cup&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-tomatoes-779i">chopped tomatoes</a>.</p></body></html>

    7. Add 2 tbsp of water.

      Step 34 – <p>Add&nbsp;2 tbsp of water.</p>

    8. Mix well.

      Step 35 – <p>Mix well.</p>

    9. Cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

      Step 36 – <p>Cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.</p>

    10. Add the cooked dal.

      Step 37 – <p>Add the cooked dal.</p>

    11. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt. 

      Step 38 – <p>Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.&nbsp;</p>

    12. Add 1 cup water. 

      Step 39 – <p><strong>Add 1 cup water.&nbsp;</strong></p>

    13. Mix well.

      Step 40 – <p>Mix well.</p>

    14. Cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

      Step 41 – <p>Cook on a <strong>medium flame for 3 minutes</strong>, while stirring occasionally.</p>

    15. Garnish masala dal | mixed masala dal | dal fry | healthy masala dal | with coriander.

      Step 42 – <html><head><meta charset="UTF-8"> </head><body><p>Garnish <strong>masala dal | mixed masala dal | dal fry | healthy&nbsp;masala dal …

    16. Serve masala dal | mixed masala dal | dal fry | healthy masala dal | hot with rice or parathas.

      Step 43 – <p>Serve <strong>masala dal | mixed masala dal | dal fry | healthy&nbsp;masala dal |&nbsp;</strong>hot with …
pro tips for masala dal

 

    1. Masala dal rich in Folic Acid, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, C and Protein. 
      Step 44 – <strong>Masala dal rich</strong> in&nbsp;<strong>Folic Acid,&nbsp;Phosphorus,&nbsp;Vitamin B1, C and Protein.&nbsp;</strong>
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy155 cal
Protein8.5 g
Carbohydrates21.8 g
Fiber3.8 g
Fat3.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium12 mg

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shreya_the foodie

March 25, 2022, 2:27 p.m.

Four dals, masoor, moong, tuvar and urad dal cooked in a spicy rich paste.

5 
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Foodie#458146

Sept. 9, 2021, 2:25 p.m.

5 
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Vinita_Raj

July 25, 2021, 9:08 p.m.

A spicy combination of moong dal, madooo dal, urad dal and tovar dal. A nice flavor comes from the Kashmiri chillies.

5 
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Foodie #628101

April 8, 2021, 8:32 a.m.

The flavor was out of this world!!

5 
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Tarla Dalal

April 8, 2021, 8:32 a.m.

Hi Foodie , we are delighted you loved the Masala Dal recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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jalpa doshi

Feb. 2, 2021, 9:29 p.m.

5 
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Foodie #619536

Nov. 1, 2019, 11:47 p.m.

Absolutely delicious dal.. The best dal recipe I have ever made. Thank u tarla ji

5 
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Ak

Aug. 27, 2016, 8:20 p.m.

I replaced the ghee with coconut oil and coconut milk to finish it off ( vegan friendly ) and tested amazing!! Thank you!

5 
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Tarla Dalal

Aug. 27, 2016, 8:20 p.m.

Hi, That''s great. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they tured out. Happy Cooking !!

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Ruma Chatterji

Jan. 21, 2016, 10:05 a.m.

Hv tried it.....it came vry tasty??

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Tarla Dalal

Jan. 21, 2016, 10:05 a.m.

Hi Ruma , we are delighted you loved the Masala Dal recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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m

Aug. 24, 2015, 3:41 p.m.

Yummy recipe.. .thanks to tarla

5 
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Tarla Dalal

Aug. 24, 2015, 3:41 p.m.

Hi M , we are delighted you loved the Masala Dal recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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ritesh sharma

Dec. 13, 2013, 9:05 a.m.

Good receipe ..simple to cook and was tasty..thank you for the receipe.

5 
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Sumitra Pardeshi

April 17, 2013, 5:04 p.m.

Meri banee yeh masala dal Halki tikkhe aur khusboodar thi.

5 
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Monali thapa

Dec. 31, 2010, 12:52 p.m.

I have tried this masala cal with 3different Dal''s and it became tastey everyone loved it.

5 
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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 31, 2010, 12:52 p.m.

Hi Monali , we are delighted you loved the Masala Dal recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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