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Masoor Dal With Scrambled Eggs Recipe - Lentil Curry With Eggs
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Masoor Dal With Scrambled Eggs Recipe - Lentil Curry With Eggs

A eggetarian North Indian Recipes recipe with whole eggs, masoor dal (whole), coconut milk - thick. Ready in 45 min, serves 2.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
840kcal
Estimated Cost
₹400-550
Carbs88g
Protein40g
Fats36g
Servings Scaler
2

Instructions

20 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Egg Masoor Dal Recipe first, thoroughly wash the masoor dal in running water

    masoor dal (whole)(1/2 cup)
  2. 2

    Then add it to a pressure cooker along with 1 and ½ cups water and place it on the heat

  3. 3

    Allow it to cook till you hear three whistles

  4. 4

    Then turn off the heat and set the cooker aside so the pressure can release naturally

  5. 5

    When you are able to open the pressure cooker with ease, after the pressure has naturally released, mash the dal with the back of a ladle and set it aside

  6. 6

    Place a kadai on the heat

  7. 7

    Heat 2 teaspoons oil and add in the mustard seeds followed by the curry leaves and allow them to crackle

    mint leaves (pudina) - chopped(1/4 cup)mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)curry leaves(6)teaspoons sunflower oil(2)
  8. 8

    Next, add chopped onions and green chilies and saute for a couple of minutes

    onion - finely chopped(1)tomato - finely chopped(1)green chillies - chopped(3)mint leaves (pudina) - chopped(1/4 cup)
  9. 9

    Now add in the ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell of ginger and garlic goes away

    ginger garlic paste(1 teaspoon)
  10. 10

    Then, add the chopped tomatoes and cook them till they are mushyAt this stage, add mint leaves and stir well

    onion - finely chopped(1)tomato - finely chopped(1)green chillies - chopped(3)mint leaves (pudina) - chopped(1/4 cup)curry leaves(6)
  11. 11

    Add turmeric powder, garam masala and cumin powder

    turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1 teaspoon)cumin powder (jeera)(1/4 teaspoon)
  12. 12

    Mix well and simmer for a while longer till the masalas come together

    garam masala powder(1 teaspoon)
  13. 13

    Now, to scramble the eggs, turn the heat down and break the eggs one by one directly into the pan

    whole eggs(2)
  14. 14

    Gently but continuously keep stirring the eggs till they are scrambled and cooked solid

    whole eggs(2)
  15. 15

    Once the eggs are cooked, add the mashed masoor dal and asafoetida and mix well

    whole eggs(2)masoor dal (whole)(1/2 cup)pinch asafoetida (hing)(1)
  16. 16

    Pour in 1/2 cup of water, stir and cover the kadai

  17. 17

    Cook the dal, covered, for 5 minutes on low-medium heat

  18. 18

    Finally, add the coconut milk and salt to taste

    coconut milk - thick(1/2 cup)salt - to taste
  19. 19

    Stir well and cook covered for 7-10 minutes, then turn the heat off

  20. 20

    Serve Masoor Dal With Scrambled Eggs along with Parathas, Phulkas or Naans along with a Kala Chana Salad With Grated Carrot, Cucumber & Tomatoes for sumptuous North Indian style dinner

    whole eggs(2)masoor dal (whole)(1/2 cup)tomato - finely chopped(1)

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