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Masar Recipe (Brown Lentil Curry)

Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, pakistani
Serving: 4 Person
A simple, authentic, and comforting brown lentil curry made with masar, basic spices, and finished with a flavorful garlic tarka. This recipe is easy to prepare, rich in taste, and perfect for everyday meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker or Cooking Pot
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Spoon or Ladle
  • Frying Pan (for Tarka)

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g Masar Red Lentils
  • 4 Tbsp Oil/Ghee
  • 1 Onion Finely Chopped
  • 1 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 4 Green Chilies Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Salt Adjust To Taste
  • 2 Tbsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Tsp Dry Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala Hot Spices
  • 9 Glass Water
  • 3 Tbsp Fresh Coriander Chopped

For Tarka (Tempering):

  • 3 Tbsp Oil/Ghee
  • 2 Tbsp Garlic Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Wash the masar (red lentils) thoroughly with water and set aside.
  • Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker or pot.
  • Then add chopped onion and cook until it turns light golden.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
  • Then add chopped green chilies and cook for about a minute.
  • Add salt, red chili powder, turmeric, dry coriander powder, and garam masala.
  • Add the washed lentils and mix well, cook for another minute.
  • Pour in 9 glasses of water and bring it to a boil. Once it starts boiling, cover with a lid.
  • If using a pressure cooker, cook for 10–15 minutes. If using a pot, cook for 40–45 minutes until the lentils become soft and tender.

For Tarka

  • In a separate pan, heat oil/ghee for the tarka. Add chopped garlic and fry until golden brown. Pour this hot tarka over the cooked masar.
  • Add fresh coriander and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. The masar is ready to serve.