Ingredients
- Toor dal1 cup
Water2-1/2 cups
Ghee3 tbs
chopped tomatoes1 cup
Salt1-1/2 tsp
Turmeric1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds1/2 tsp
Bay leaves2
Green chili1 tbs chopped
ginger2 tsp shredded
Cilantro2 tbs
Red pepper1/2 tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Garam masala1/4 tsp
Instructions
Steps
- Rinse and soak toor dal in about 3 cups of water for at least 1 hour until it doubles in volume. Drain the water afterward.
- In a pot, combine the soaked dal with 2-1/2 cups of water, salt, and turmeric. Cook over medium-high heat until the dal is soft and has a thick, soup-like consistency, which takes around 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a frying pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Once they begin to crackle, add bay leaves, green chili, ginger, and red pepper. Stir for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate chopped tomatoes, salt, and sugar into the pan. Cook until the tomatoes are tender and mushy.
- Mix in cilantro and garam masala, cooking for about a minute.
- Pour this seasoning over the cooked dal, mix well, and let it cook for an additional minute.
- Serve hot with naan or rice.
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