Mulor Daal

Preparation time :  10 mins

Cooking time         :  40 mins

Serves                        : 4

Ingredients:

• Radish                          - 1 big one, around 400 grams.
• Masoor daal                - 2/3 cup
• Green chilli                 - 3, chopped
• Coriander                    - a handful, chopped
• Kaloo jeera(kalonji)  - 1 tsp
• Red chilli                     - 4
• Bay leaves                   - 2
• Turmeric powder      - 2 tsp
• Salt                               - to taste
• Mustard oil                 - 1 Tbsp

Method:

1. Wash the masoor daal. Add in a pressure cooker (or any vessel) with two cups of water. Add salt and half the turmeric powder. Cook daal till it is cooked. If using pressure cooker cook for 2 whistles. 

2. Peel and cut the radish into circular or semi circular little thick slices.

3. Heat oil in a pan. Temper with kalo jeera, red chillies and bay leaves.

4. Add  the radish slices. Add turmeric powder and salt. Saute till radish is almost cooked.

5. Add the green chilli and cook for another minute.
6. Add the cooked daal and mix well. Cover with a lid and bring the daal to boil. Cook till radish is cooked and tender.
Add a little more water if the daal is too thick.

7. Garnish with chopped coriander.
8. Serve hot with plain rice.