Masoor Dal with Kalonji seeds

Ingredients:

Masoor Dal - 1 cup

Kalijira/Kalonji seeds - 3/4 tsp

Green Chillies - 4

Cilantro/Dhonepata - 1/4 cup, chopped

Salt - To taste

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Oil - 1/2 tsp

Cooking procedure:

1. Boil dal in 4 cups water with turmeric and salt until cooked.  Remove from heat and keep aside.

2. Heat oil in a pan, to it add 2 green chillies, and  kalonji seeds. Let seeds splutter.

3.  Add cooked dal and bring to boil. Consistency of the dal should be thin so add water if required.

4. Add remaining green chillies and simmer for 3 min.

5.  Remove from heat and add the cilantro (dhonepata or coriander leaves).

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