Ingredients

• Black whole masoor dal - 1 cup
• Sambar powder - 2 tsp
• Dry mango powder (aamchoor) - 1 tsp or to taste
• Jaggery powder - 2 tsp
• Ghee or oil - 1.5 tbsp
• Cloves - 2
• Cinnamon - 2 pieces
• Finely chopped onion - 1/2 cup
• Salt to taste

How to Make Curried Black Masoor

• Pressure cook the dal with 1.5 cups of water for 5 minutes.
• Let it stand for 15 minutes.
• Now add the salt, amchoor, sambar powder, and jaggery.
• Stir until the jaggery dissolves.
• Now heat the oil/ ghee in a small ladle.
• Add the cloves and the cinnamon.
• Add the onion and fry until pink.
• Add this to the dal and mix well.
• Serve hot with chapati.