Daal Mash

Daal Mash

Daal Mash (Black lentil) is so full of  B vitamins thiamine and folic acid, as well as several minerals, notably iron and zinc and it is one of the oldest cultivated lentil in the world. As history suggests The earliest development was around 11,500 years ago separately in both the Fertile crescent and at Chogha Golan in modern-day Iran, where wild barley, wheat and lentils were cultivated and where domesticated forms of wheat appeared about 9800 BC. In present day India and Pakistan the black lentil has been in cultivation from ancient times and is one of the most highly prized pulses of India and Pakistan. Daal Mash plays an important role in the diets of the people of Indian sub-continent.

It is most consumed lentil in Indian / Pakistani cuisines around the world, if it is cooked proper believe me you would not want to share it with anyone. Today i am going to share recipe which is yummy, juicy and simple. If you like it please do use comment box below and do not forget to subscribe our site to get new recipes everyday, we don't just share the recipes from around the world, we dig the history for you to bring some of the best recipes for you and we bring the memories of ancient life into your kitchen.

Ingredients:

1: Daal Mash 250 gram (soaked in water for 6 hours)

2: Butter 100g

3: Cooking oil half cup

4: Garlic 4 cloves (finely chopped)

5: Onion 1 (finely chopped)

6: Tomatoes 2 (chopped)

7: Salt as per taste

8: Red chili powder 1tbsp

9: Green chilies 3 (finely chopped)

10: Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

11: All spices 1tsp

12 Lemon juice 1tcp

13: Water as required

14: Coriander half cup (finely chopped)

Method:

Heat oil in a pan, add onions and cook till transparent, add garlic cook for 1 minute, add lentil and 2 cups water, cook till starts boiling on medium flame, add salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder and lemon juice, cook till lentil is cooked and tender and oil starts to come on surface.

Add green chilies, tomatoes, all spices and butter, cook on low flame for another 6 to 8 minutes.

Serve with Naans or Chapatis.