Akkha Masoor Recipe (Kolhapuri style)

Name: Akkha Masoor Recipe (Kolhapuri style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup whole masoor ((brown lentils)); 1 cup water (– for pressure cooking); 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons desiccated coconut; 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or sunflower oil); ⅓ cup or 1 medium-sized onion (– finely chopped); 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste; ½ cup or 1 medium-sized tomato (– chopped tomatoes); 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (– chopped); 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; ½ teaspoon cumin powder; ½ teaspoon garam masala (or kolhapuri masala or goda masala); ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; ½ cup water (– added later); salt (– as required); 1 to 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (– chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

Akkha Masoor is a spiced whole brown lentil dish from Kolhapuri cuisine in Maharashtra. Roasted coconut, sesame seeds and spices give it a rich and nutty flavor. This recipe has a semi-dry consistency with tender lentils that hold their shape. Serve it with steamed rice, roti, chapati or paratha.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:27:43 GMT