KOLHAPURI AKKHA MASOOR

Kolhapuri Akha Masoor

Maharashtrian Sabut (whole) Masoor.

Enjoyed with naans and rice.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup Sabut Masoor (soaked)
• 2 tsp fresh grated coconut
• 1-2 green chilies
• 1-2 large garlic cloves
• 1 inch ginger
• Fresh coriander
• 1 medium onion, grated
• 1 medium tomato, grated

• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp Kanda Lasun Masala (or Garam Masala)
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 2-3 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pressure cook the soaked Akha Masoor with little chopped onion, a pinch of turmeric and salt for one or two whistles only.

1. Coarsely grind green chili, coriander, garlic, ginger, and coconut.

1. Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan.
3. Add bay leaves.
4. Add grated onion.
5. Fry for few mins until onion turns golden brown.
6. Add the coarsely ground coconut paste.
7. Fry for 1 min.
8. Add turmeric, chili powder, Kanda Lasun Masala, and salt.
9. Fry for 1-2 mins.
10. Add tomato.
11. Fry until oil separates from sides of the pan.

1. Add the cooked Masoor.

1. Sauté for 1-2 mins.
2. Add hot water to desired consistency.
3. Adjust seasoning.
4. Cook for few more minutes.
5. 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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