Sabut Masoor daal- whole red lentil cooked in a simple rustic way
Sabut masoor daal- Masoor ki daal is a very light and easy to digest lentil. It is a powerhouse of anti oxidants and is not only beneficial by consuming it but also good to apply its pack on the skin as it also have anti aging properties
Whole masoor daal /Egyptian lentil is rich in protein, fiber and easy to digest. It is low in glycemic index so diabetic patients can also have it regularly. It also helps to lower the cholesterol level of the body and even reduces its percentage so a good heart healthy lentil. Good quantity of fiber make the stomach full easier so it also helps to loss weight.
Making masoor daal is very easy.You just need a few ingredients to cook this easy and humble daal. It goes well with steamed rice and rotis, you can also also make a thin puree of the cooked daal and serve as a lentil soup.
Addition of some kind of sourness is needed to enhance the taste . You can either add tamarind paste, lemon juice or mango powder/ amchoor . A tsp of sugar balance the flavour and gives a nice tangy taste.
It will take slightly longer time to cook as compared to tuvar, sabut moong, chana daal and moong daal. So its better to soak it for 20 minutes before cooking.
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