Ingredients:

• 1 small cup – Toor Dal
• 1/2 tsp – Cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp – Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric
• 1 tsp – chilli powder
• A pinch of Hing
• 1/2 tsp – Sugar
• 1 tbsp – oil
• 1 – medium sized onion, thinly sliced
• 1 – large tomato, cut into small cubes
• Water as required
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp – coriander

Method:

1. Wash the dal and cook in pressure cooker with 2 cups of water for 2 whistles.
2. Add 1/2 cup water to the cooked dal and blend this to form a smooth paste.
3. Heat oil in a deep pan, and add cumin and mustard seeds.
4. Once the seeds splutter, add the finely sliced onion and fry till light brown.
5. Add the tomato and toss for a minute, then add turmeric, chilli powder, hing, salt and sugar.
6. Add 1 cup water to this and cover the pan.
7. Cook on low flame till the tomatoes are cooked.
8. Add the dal paste to this and stir continuously for 2 mins.
9. Add water to the dal to get desired consistency.
10. Cook on high till the dal boils.
11. Garnish with coriander.
12. Serve with hot rice and ghee.

Recipe courtesy of Devayani