Pyaaz Diye Masoor Dal or Bengali Masoor Dal with Onion is comforting, simple and easy to throw together with the minimum of ingredients, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Lentils or Dals are magically easy to cook and the cheapest source of protein. They are a staple in the Indian kitchen. While the toor dal or yellow lentil is common in everyday North Indian cooking, Masoor Dal is very popular in East India. It is almost a daily affair in the Bengali meal. The best part is they cook up quicker than any other variety of legumes.
You can arrange a simple Bengali meal with this Dal, fried fish, and salad.