Ingredients:
• 350gms – tur dal
• 1 medium – onion, sliced fine
• 10 Cloves – peeled and crushed Garlic
• 1/2 tsp – methi/fenugreek seeds
• 1 tbsp – thick Tamarind paste
• 2 green chillies, cut vertically into 2
• 1/2 tsp – Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp – urad dal, split
• 1/2 tsp – Cuminutes 8-10 – Curry leaves
• 4 Red Chillies
• 1 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 1/2 tbsp – chopped, Coriander leaves
• 1/4 tsp – Turmeric powder
• Asafoetida, a pinch
• salt
• 2 tbsp – oil
Method:
- Cook dal with methi seeds and turmeric powder in a pressure cooker for 2 to 3 whistles. Mash the dal well and keep aside.
- Heat oil. Add turmeric powder, mustard seeds, cumin, red chilli, garlic and curry leaves.
- Fry till seeds crackle and dal turns light brown.
- Add onion pieces and green chillies. Fry till onion turns pink.
- Add red chilli powder and mix well.
- Add mashed dal, tamarind paste, salt and 150 ml water.
- Let it boil/simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle coriander and remove.
- Serve with hot plain rice with a tsp of ghee.
Recipe courtesy of Uma Devi Ramachandra