KOLHAPURI AKKHA MASOOR
Kolhapuri Akha Masoor
Maharashtrian Sabut ( whole) Masoor
Enjoyed with naans and rice
INGREDIENTS:
1cup Sabut Masoor ( soaked)
2 tsp fresh grated coconut
1-2 green chilies
1-2 large garlic cloves
1inch ginger
fresh coriander
1medium onion, grated
1medium tomato, grated
2 bay leaves
1tsp Kanda lasun masala( or garam masala)
1tsp red chili powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
2-3 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Pressure cook the soaked Akkha Masoor with little chopped onion, a pinch of turmeric and salt for one or two whistles only
coarsely grind green chili, coriander, garlic, ginger, and coconut
Keep aside
Heat oil in a pan
Add bay leaves
Add grated onion
Fry for few mins until onion turns golden brown
Add the coarsely ground coconut paste
Fry for 1 min
Add turmeric, chili powder, Kanda lasun masala, and salt
Fry for 1-2 mins
Add tomato
Fry until oil separates from sides of the pan
Add the cooked Masoor
Sauté for 1-2 mins
Add hot water to desired consistency
Adjust seasoning
Cook for few more minutes
That’s it, your easy and delicious Kolhapuri Akha Masoor is ready
Traditionally served and enjoyed with Naan, it’s delicious with steamed rice too
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