Plain Mosur Dal (Bengali Red Lentil Soup)

A classic Bengali comfort dish made with red lentils (mosur dal), gently spiced with nigella seeds, green and dried red chillies, bay leaf, and finished with fresh coriander. Traditionally served with steamed rice.

EasyBengaliServes 2

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Source Video
9m
Prep
26m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
45m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$1.32
Per serving:$0.66

Critical Success Points

  • • Pressure cook the dal until soft (first whistle).
  • • Whisk dal until creamy.
  • • Heat mustard oil until smoking for tempering.
  • • Add tempering to dal carefully.

Safety Warnings

  • • Use caution when opening the pressure cooker—release pressure fully before opening.
  • • Mustard oil can splatter and is very hot when smoking.
  • • Keep face and hands away from hot oil and steam.
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