Ingredients

• 1 cup Toovar dal

• 21/2 cups Water

• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder

• 3 tablespoons Oil

• 3/4 cup Chopped onions

• 1 teaspoon Chopped garlic

• 1 teaspoon Chopped ginger

• 1 teaspoon Chopped green chilies

• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds

• 1 pinch Asafetida

• 1 cup Chopped tomatoes

• 1 teaspoon Chili powder

• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder

• 1/4 cup Chopped coriander leaves

• Salt

Method

1. Wash and soak the dal in 21/2 cups of water for about 30 minutes. Pressure cook till the dal is done. Cook uncovered further on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Do not mash the dal.

2. Heat oil in a small pan, add the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, green chilies and cumin seeds. Fry on a medium flame for about 3-4 minutes, stirring often.

3. Add the turmeric powder, chili powder, salt, and chopped tomatoes and fry on a high flame for 3 minutes. Add into the cooked dal and mix well.

4. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.                          

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