Friday Masoor Football (1KG)

Friday Masoor Football (1KG) is a popular whole masoor dal, also called whole red lentils or sabut masoor dal. It is a great choice for making dal, curry, soup and other traditional South Asian dishes.

Whole masoor has a mild, earthy taste and becomes soft and flavorful when cooked. It goes very well with rice, roti, chapati, naan or quinoa.

It is a useful everyday ingredient for Indian, Nepali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and other South Asian meals.

Why Choose Friday Masoor Football?

Good Source of Protein

Whole masoor contains plant-based protein, making it a useful ingredient for vegetarian and plant-based meals.

Rich in Fiber

Masoor dal contains dietary fiber. Fiber is an important part of a balanced diet and helps support normal digestion.

Full of Natural Nutrients

Whole masoor naturally contains nutrients such as iron, folate, potassium and vitamin B6, along with protein and fiber.

Easy to Cook

You can use whole masoor to make many simple dishes. It works well in dal, curry, soup and stew.

Great for Everyday Meals

Masoor dal is easy to combine with rice or flatbreads, making it a simple choice for lunch or dinner.

Whole Masoor Dal Curry Recipe

Try this simple and tasty Whole Masoor Dal Curry at home.

This curry is made with whole masoor, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and simple spices. It is comforting, filling and goes perfectly with rice or roti.

Serves 2–3 People

Ingredients

For Cooking the Masoor

• ½ cup whole masoor dal
• 1½ cups water
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon salt
• For the Curry
• 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
• ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
• ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 dry red chili

A small pinch of asafoetida (hing)

• 3–4 curry leaves
• ½ small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• ½ inch ginger, finely chopped
• 1–2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, slit
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder (optional)
• Red chili powder, according to taste
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for topping

How to Make Whole Masoor Dal Curry

1. Wash the Masoor

Wash the whole masoor well with clean water. You do not need to soak it for this recipe.

2. Cook the Masoor

• Put the washed masoor in a pressure cooker.
• Add water, turmeric and salt.
• Cook for about 3–4 whistles on medium heat.
• Let the pressure come down naturally before opening the cooker.

3. Make the Curry Base

• Heat oil or ghee in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
• Add cumin seeds and cook for a few seconds.
• Then add the dry red chili, hing and curry leaves.

4. Add Onion, Ginger and Garlic

• Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes soft and slightly clear.
• Add ginger, garlic and green chili.
• Cook for about 30 seconds.

5. Add Tomato and Spices

• Add the chopped tomato.
• Cook until the tomato becomes soft, about 3 minutes.
• Add turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder and garam masala.
• Mix everything well.

6. Add the Cooked Masoor

• Add the cooked whole masoor to the pan.
• Mix well.
• If the curry is too thick, add ½ to 1 cup of water.
• Add more salt if needed.
• Bring the curry to a gentle boil.

7. Simmer

• Lower the heat and cook for about 5 minutes.
• This allows the masoor and spices to mix well and gives the curry a better taste.

8. Garnish and Serve

Turn off the heat and add fresh coriander leaves on top.

Serve hot with:

• Rice
• Roti
• Chapati
• Naan
• Quinoa

Enjoy your homemade whole masoor dal curry!

Cooking Tips

• Wash before cooking: Rinse the masoor well before cooking.
• No soaking needed: You can cook the masoor directly after washing.
• Adjust the water: Add more water if you like a thinner dal. Cook a little longer if you prefer a thicker curry.
• Adjust the spice: Add more or less chili depending on your taste.
• Use ghee for extra flavor: Ghee can give the curry a richer and more traditional taste.

What Can You Make With Whole Masoor?

Friday Masoor Football can be used for many different dishes, including:

• Whole Masoor Dal
• Masoor Dal Curry
• Red Lentil Curry
• Lentil Soup
• Lentil Stew
• Dal with Rice
• Dal with Roti
• Nepali-style Dal
• Indian-style Lentil Curry
• How to Serve Masoor Dal

Whole masoor dal tastes great with simple everyday foods.

You can serve it with steamed rice, jeera rice, roti, chapati, naan or quinoa.

For a traditional Nepali-style meal, serve the dal with rice, vegetables, pickle and your favorite side dishes.