Ingredients:

• 200 g – tur dal
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp – Ghee
• 2 – medium-sized Onions (finely chopped)
• 3-4 flakes – Garlic (finely chopped)
• 2-3 – medium-sized Tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp – Hing
• 2-3 – Green chillies (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp – Garam Masala
• 1-2 tsp – fresh Coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• salt to taste

Method:

1. Clean and wash the dal. Soak for about 20 minutes.
2. Add salt and turmeric powder.
3. Pressure-cook with sufficient water (3-4 whistles).
4. Mash the dal gently.
5. Heat ghee in a small kadhai.
6. Add the chopped onions, tomatoes and garlic.
7. Mix well and stir-fry for a few minutes.
8. Add hing and chopped green chillies.
9. Add the mixture to the dal and mix well.
10. Add garam masala and mix well.
11. Boil the dal for 3-4 minutes.
12. Garnish with coriander leaves.
13. Serve hot with rotis or steamed rice.

Recipe courtesy of Anita Raheja