How long does Musur Dal take?

32 minutes from start to finish. That is 8 minutes of preparation and 24 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Musur Dal serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Musur Dal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Musur Dal?

100 grams Masoor Dal, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Mustard Oil, ½ tsp Kalonji, 8 grams Green Chilli, 10 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Musur Dal?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Musur Dal?

About 129 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Musur Dal

Name: Musur Dal
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 100 grams Masoor Dal; 8 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 10 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 400 ml Water, For Cooking; 2 grams Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Mustard Oil; 0.5 grams Bay Leaves; ½ tsp Kalonji; 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, Halved; 8 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tsp Salt; 10 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

32 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 8 min · Cook 24 min

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5 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as masur dal, masoor dhal · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dal

Curries & Gravies Dal Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Jain

Bengali masoor dal cooked in a pressure cooker with tomato, garlic and dry red chilli. Mild, serves 4, ready in about 55 minutes with rice or roti.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

10 items

4 people

Masoor Dal100 grams
Green Chilli, Slit16 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped20 grams
Water, For Cooking400 ml
Turmeric Powder2 grams
Mustard Oil1 tbsp
Bay Leaves0.5 grams
Kalonji½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli, Halved2 grams
Salt1 tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	129kcal	516kcal
Protein	6.5g	26g
Carbohydrate	16g	66g
Fat	4.5g	18g
Fibre	3.3g	13g
Sugar	0.8g	3.2g

Method

1
Get ready by rinsing the masoor dal well. Slit the green chilli and finely chop the coriander leaves.
Masoor DalGreen ChilliCoriander Leaves
2
Put the rinsed dal, water and turmeric powder in a pressure cooker. Pressure cook on medium flame for 2 whistles, about 7 to 8 minutes after pressure builds, until the dal is very soft. Let the pressure release naturally for 8 minutes before opening.
WaterTurmeric Powder
3
Whisk the cooked dal with a ladle until mostly smooth. Heat mustard oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until it smokes lightly. Lower the flame, add bay leaf, kalonji, dry red chilli and green chilli, and fry for 1 minute until the chillies darken slightly.
Mustard OilBay LeavesKalonjiDry Red ChilliGreen Chilli
4
Add the whisked dal and salt to the tempering. Boil on medium flame for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice, until it becomes a thin gravy.
Salt
5
Stir in the coriander leaves and cook on low flame for 1 minute until the leaves soften. Serve hot with rice or roti.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Musur Dal take?: 32 minutes from start to finish. That is 8 minutes of preparation and 24 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Musur Dal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Musur Dal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Musur Dal spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Musur Dal?: 100 grams Masoor Dal, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Mustard Oil, ½ tsp Kalonji, 8 grams Green Chilli, 10 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Musur Dal?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Musur Dal?: About 129 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.