## Goan Masoorchi Usali Recipe (Black Lentil Stir Fry) (Goan Recipes Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Goan Masoorchi Usali Recipe (Black Lentil Stir Fry)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Goan Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 2 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 35 minutes
**Total time:** 45 minutes

**Cuisine:** Goan Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Goan Masoorchi Usali Recipe (Black Lentil Stir Fry):

* 1/2 cup Masoor Dal (Whole)
* 1 Onion – finely chopped
* 1 Tomato – finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons Fresh coconut – grated
* 2 tablespoons Sunflower Oil
* 1/4 teaspoon Salt – to taste
* 1 Green Chilli – slit
* 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* Asafoetida (hing) – A pinch
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* 2 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – chopped

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Goan Masoorchi Usali Recipe (Black Lentil Stir Fry):

1. wash and soak masoor for 2 to 3 hours.
2. After soaking drain, the water.
3. Add the masoor to a pressure cooker along with 2 cups water and pressure cook it for 2 whistles.
4. Wait for the pressure from the cooker to be released.
5. Heat a kadai/wok, add oil.
6. After oil gets heated, add mustard seeds and let it flutter.
7. Now add cumin seeds and let it crackle.
8. Add curry leaves, asafetida and slit green chili and stir.
9. Now add chopped onion and fry till onion turns pinkish.
10. Add chopped tomato and let it cook till tomato turns soft and mushy.
11. Now add 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well.
12. Add turmeric powder and mix.
13. Now add pressure cooked masoor and mix well.
14. Add grated coconut and again mix.
15. Let this cook for 5 minutes on low flame.
16. If needed add salt.
17. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
18. Serve Goan Masoorchi Usali along with Phulkas and Steamed rice for a weekday Goan meal.

### Tips for the Best Goan Masoorchi Usali Recipe (Black Lentil Stir Fry):

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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