Ingredients

1. 1 Cup MAI RASOI Toor dal (also known as arhar dal)
2. 3 or 4 cups water
3. 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
4. 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
5. 2 teaspoons cumin seeds (jeera)
6. ¼ teaspoon Hing
7. 1 chopped Onion
8. 1 chopped Tomato
9. 1 teaspoon Garlic
10. 3 teaspoons lemon juice
11. Chopped green coriander for garnish

Method

1. After washing the Dal, add water, salt, turmeric, and pressure cook till the dal is tender and of a consistency of your choice. (Normally takes 2 – 3 whistles if cooked in a cooker)
2. Reduce heat and add Cook for 5 minutes stirring continuously.
3. Prepare the Tadka: In another pan, heat the remaining butter. Add Hing, cumin seeds & chilli (optional).
4. Add to the dal and stir when the mixture starts to sputter add the garlic , onion & tomato & cook till brown
5. when ready add lemon juice (optional) &chopped green coriander