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KOLHAPURI AKKHA MASOOR

Shilpa Anand

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

SPICE LEVEL: 🌶🌶🌶