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Goan Masoorchi Usali Recipe (Black Lentil Stir Fry)
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Goan Masoorchi Usali Recipe (Black Lentil Stir Fry)

A high protein Goan Recipes recipe with masoor dal (whole), onion - finely chopped, tomato - finely chopped. Ready in 45 min, serves 2.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
—kcal
Estimated Cost
₹325-475
Servings Scaler
2

Instructions

18 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Goan Masoorchi Usali recipe, wash and soak masoor for 2 to 3 hours

    masoor dal (whole)(1/2 cup)
  2. 2

    After soaking drain, the water

  3. 3

    Add the masoor to a pressure cooker along with 2 cups water and pressure cook it for 2 whistles

    masoor dal (whole)(1/2 cup)
  4. 4

    Wait for the pressure from the cooker to be released

  5. 5

    Heat a kadai/wok, add oil

  6. 6

    After oil gets heated, add mustard seeds and let it flutter

    mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
  7. 7

    Now add cumin seeds and let it crackle

    mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
  8. 8

    Add curry leaves, asafetida and slit green chili and stir

    green chilli - slit(1)sprig curry leaves(1)tablespoons coriander (dhania) leaves - chopped(2)
  9. 9

    Now add chopped onion and fry till onion turns pinkish

    onion - finely chopped(1)tomato - finely chopped(1)tablespoons coriander (dhania) leaves - chopped(2)
  10. 10

    Add chopped tomato and let it cook till tomato turns soft and mushy

    onion - finely chopped(1)tomato - finely chopped(1)tablespoons coriander (dhania) leaves - chopped(2)
  11. 11

    Now add 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well

    salt - to taste(1/4 teaspoon)
  12. 12

    Add turmeric powder and mix

    turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)
  13. 13

    Now add pressure cooked masoor and mix well

    masoor dal (whole)(1/2 cup)
  14. 14

    Add grated coconut and again mix

    tablespoons fresh coconut - grated(2)
  15. 15

    Let this cook for 5 minutes on low flame

  16. 16

    If needed add salt

    salt - to taste(1/4 teaspoon)
  17. 17

    Garnish with chopped coriander leaves

    onion - finely chopped(1)tomato - finely chopped(1)sprig curry leaves(1)tablespoons coriander (dhania) leaves - chopped(2)
  18. 18

    Serve Goan Masoorchi Usali along with Phulkas and Steamed rice for a weekday Goan meal

    masoor dal (whole)(1/2 cup)

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