Dal Fry (II)

Ingredients -

1. Toor Dal/Pigeon Peas – 1 cup

2. Chana Dal/chick peas – 1/4^th cup

3. Urad Dal – 2 tb-spoons

4. Finely chopped ginger – 2 t-spoons

5. Green chilies – 2, with slit

6. Turmeric Powder – ½ t-spoon

7. Salt to taste

Tadka (seasoning) –

1. Butter/ghee – 2 t-spoons

2. Cumin Seeds – 1 –t-spoon

3. Onions – 2 medium, finely chopped

4. Tomatoes – 2 medium, finely chopped

5. Cloves -3

6. Cinnamon – 1 ½ “

Garnishing –

Chopped coriander

Garam Masala (optional)

Procedure –

1. Soak Chana Dal for 2-3 hours. Cook in a pressure cooker Toor Dal, soaked chana dal and urad dal, ginger, green chilies together along with turmeric powder and salt.

2. Heat butter/ghee in a kadhai. Add jeera and let them splutter. Add cloves and cinnamon. Add chopped onion and sauté till it becomes golden brown.

3. Then add tomatoes and sauté till they become mushy. Then add red chili powder and garam masala. Pour hot tadka on cooked dal and serve hot with rice.