Ingredients:
Moong dal: 1/2 cup
Masoor dal: 1/2 cup
Cooking oil: 3 tsp.
Onion (chopped): 1
Tomato (chopped): 1
Ginger (crushed): 1 inch
Green chilli (chopped): 1
Salt to taste
Red chilli powder: 1/2 tsp.
Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp.
Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp.
Whole dried red chilli: 1
Garlic (chopped): 1
Asafoetida: 1 pinch
Garam masala: 1/2 tsp.
- Heat 2 tsp. oil in a pressure cooker and add the chopped onions, let fry until they are transparent.
- Add the ginger, tomato and green chilli and sprinkle salt. Mix well and let cook until the tomatoes are beginning to become mushy.
- Add the washed dals and mix, add turmeric and red chilli powder and mix everything well. Add in 3 cups of water and close the lid, pressure cook until the dals are done, it usually takes about 2-3 whistles. Let the pressure release by itself.
- Prepare the tempering: heat the remaining 1 tsp. oil and crackle the cumin seeds. Add asafoetida, dried red chilli and garlic. Fry on medium flame until the garlic is browned.
- Open the pressure cooker and add this tempering to the dal. Do not mix. Add the garam masala and cover the cooker again.
- Open the cooker after 10 minutes and mix well. Serve hot !!
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