Green gram dal

Ingredients:

Green gram-1 cup
Oil-1 tbsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Onion-1 big
Tomatoes-2
Garlic-3 cloves
Ginger-1/2 in
Cinnamon-1/2 in piece
Bay leaves-2
Green chillies-4
Salt-to taste
Chilly powder-optional
Turmeric-1/4 tsp
Corriander powder-1 tsp
Onion, lemon for serving.

Method:

1. Soak green gram dal with enough water for overnight. Next day wash thoroughly and keep it aside.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cinnamon, bay leaves, cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves and saute till the aroma comes out.
4. Add hing, turmeric and cook for few sec.
5. Now add finely chopped onion and salt. Cook until slightly brown.
6. Add finely chopped tomatoes and green chillies and cook till oil is released.
7. Add corriander powder, chilly powder, soaked dal and cook for couple of minutes.
8. Pressure cook with 6 cups of water for 8-10 whistles.
9. Once the pressure is gone, remove the lid and check for seasoning and consistency. Mash some dal if you like.
10. You can give additional tadka with cumin seeds, hing and chilly powder if you like.
11. Top off the dal with lemon while serving for freshness.
12. Serve with roti and with onion as a side.