Dal fry

Ingredients:

To pressure cook:

Toor dal-3/4 cup
Masoor dal-1 cup
Water-4 cups

For tadka:

Ghee-1 tbsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Ginger-1 in
Garlic-3 cloves
Dried red chillies-3
Green chillies-3
Turmeric-pinch
Hing-pinch
Red chilly powder-1/2 tsp
Salt-to taste
Onion-1 small

Cilantro-to garnish

Method:

1. Soak dal in water for 30 min and pressure cook for 4-6 whistles depending upon the cooker.
2. For tadka, heat ghee in a pan. Add mustard and cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add finely chopped ginger and garlic and saute for 30 sec.
4. Add red and green chillies, mix well.
5. Add turmeric, hing, salt and red chilly powder and mix well.
6. Now add finely chopped onions and cook till translucent.
7. Add finely chopped tomato and cook till soft.
8. Add dal to tadka or vice versa and add water to reach desired consistency.
9. Adjust for salt and chilly powder and garnish with cilantro.
10. Serve this tasty and healthy dal tadka with rice, fresh lemon and onion.