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Hello, meet again with Arenatani, today we will share another recipe, namely Massor daal (brown lentil) pulao which is definitely very delicious and easy to make. The manufacturing process takes about and can be served for . In addition to being delicious and delicious, this food is suitable for serving to friends and family at home. Now, rather than being curious, let’s make the recipe. Before the manufacturing process, we first prepare the necessary ingredients, if there are ingredients that are not understood, please open Google, okay? Okay, here are the ingredients that need to be prepared.

Ingredients for Massor daal (brown lentil) pulao


  1. 1 cup oil
  2. 4 dry red chillies
  3. 1 stick cinnamon
  4. 2 cloves
  5. 1 star anise
  6. 4 green cardamoms
  7. 2 tsp. cumin seeds
  8. 2 onions, sliced
  9. 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste
  10. 2 potatoes, cubed
  11. 2 cups brown lentils (masoor daal), washed, soaked 2 hours, drained
  12. 1 cup yogurt
  13. 2 cups rice, washed, soaked 2o minutes, drained
  14. 6 cups water
  15. 3 green chillies
  16. To taste, pepper powder
  17. To taste, salt
  18. 1/4 tsp. mace powder
  19. 1/4 tsp. nutmeg powder
  20. 1 cup barista
  21. 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  22. 1 tsp. garam masala
Note: Now that the ingredients are ready, it’s time to try making it. We have prepared the steps in detail below. Make sure you follow them properly and correctly so that no mistakes occur.

Cooking Instructions for making Massor daal (brown lentil) pulao


  • 1

    Heat oil in a deep bottomed pot and add the whole spices. Fry till fragrant.

  • 2

    Add the onions and sauté till golden.

  • 3

    Add ginger-garlic paste and fry 30 seconds.

  • 4

    Add potatoes and fry for 2 minutes.

  • 5

    Add lentil and cook for 5 minutes.

  • 6

    Add 1 cup yogurt and mix.

  • 7

    Add rice and mix.

  • 8

    Add water and green chillies.

  • 9

    Add powdered spices, except garam masala. Mix; and boil on high flame till liquid evaporates.

  • 10

    Sprinkle barista, cilantro and garam masala. Cover and steam cook (dum) for 12 minutes.

  • 11

    Switch off flame and rest 5 minutes before fluffing rice and serving.


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