Kolhapuri akha masoor dal recipe (masoor dal in kholpuri masala)

Step 1: To begin making the Kolhapuri Akkha Masoor Dal Recipe, lets roast the sesame seeds and dessicated coconut on a hot pan

Step 2: Roast them till they turn golden brown

Step 3: Grind it in the mixer to a smooth powder

Step 4: Next pressure cook the masoor dal with water and salt for atleast 5 whistle

Step 5: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 6: Heat a flat skillet with oil, add ginger and garlic and saute until softens

Step 7: Add chopped onions and saute till they turn translucent

Step 8: Later add chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes turn mushy

Step 9: Sprinkle salt and the other spice powders and cook until the raw smell goes away

Step 10: Add ground sesame and coconut powder and saute them as well

Step 11: Add cooked masoor dal and add 1 cup of water

Step 12: Check for salt and leave it to boil in simmer

Step 13: Serve the Kolhapuri Akkha Masoor Dal Recipe along with Doli Ki Roti or bajra roti with salad by the side