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 dal ((whole red lentils or brown lentils)); 1 cup water (- for pressure cooking); 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons desiccated coconut; 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or sunflower oil); 1 onion (- medium-sized, finely chopped or ⅓ cup finely chopped onions); 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tomato (- medium to large, chopped or ½ cup 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

This Akkha Masoor recipe is a spiced whole brown lentils or masoor dal preparation from the fiery and spicy Kolhapuri cuisine. Best paired with some steamed rice or flatbreads like roti, chapati or paratha.

Updated at: Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:19:48 GMT