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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