Masoor Dal Common Names:
Masoor Dal Nutrition:
Masoor Dal Health Benefits:
1. Rich In Protein:
2. Very Filling:
3. Rich In Fiber:
4. For Skin Care:
5. Reduces Cholesterol:
How We Use Masoor Dal At Home:
My aunt used to sundry masoor dal mixed with beaten egg and then use it as a face pack. It is one of the most amazing face packs I have tried.
We also make masoor dal soup and masoor dal curry for chapathi at home. I would suggest using masoor dal at home regularly to get all the wonderful benefits it offers.
Masoor dal is found easily all over the world and it also stores well. At home I store masoor dal in an airtight box in the pantry after sun drying it well for a day and it lasts well for months together.
3 Top Way to Use Masoor Dal For Health & Skin Care:
1. Masoor Dal Soup:
For the soup, take a cup of boiled masoor dal in a pan and heat in low flame. Add in 1/4 cup of homemade coconut milk to it and once warmed up add salt and pepper and serve hot. You can add veggies and herbs of your choice to the soup. I just had it plain…
2. Masoor Dal Face Pack:
For the face pack, break an egg, beat well and mix with masoor dal. Now spread on a plate and sun dry till crisp. Powder while still crisp from sun drying and then mix it with milk and use it as a face pack. you can find the instructions for it here.
3. Masoor Dal For Chapathi:
Boil a cup of masoor dal. Now in a pan heat coconut oil and add in ginger garlic paste. Once raw smell of ginger garlic paste goes, add in 1 finely cut onion. Next add in turmeric powder and chilli powder along with 2 finely cut tomatoes and saute till mushy.
Now add the dal and salt. Once it thickens switch off. Now for the tadka, heat little ghee in a pan, add in cumin seeds, 1 red chilli broken and curry leaves and add to the dal. Serve hot along with fresh homemade rotis.