Ingredients 1 cup split red lentils 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 tablespoons tamarind juice or lemon juice (add more if you like it really sour) 1 small tomato, chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander 3 whole dried red chilies 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed 1 garlic clove, sliced 4-5 curry leaves (optional) 3-4 tablespoons oil, for tempering Directions 1Wash the dal well. 2soak for at least 15-20 minutes or upto half hour. 3In a pot add the dal and a glass of water. 4add the salt, chili powder, Turmeric (Haldi) and leave on very low heat to cook. 5When the dal has softened to a paste, add the chopped tomatoes and fresh coriander and lemon juice or Tamarind juice. 6Cook till it is of medium consistency (not too pasty or too liquidy) 7In a frying pan heat the oil along with the Garlic and whole red chili and curry leaves. 8When the Garlic slices turn light brown add cumin seeds and wait for them to be brown but be careful not to burn them. 9pour the oil and its contents over the daal and cover immediately. 10take off heat. 11after a few minutes serve with plain boiled rice. |
