Dal Tadka

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Ingredients

1cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)

1/4 cup masoor dal (split red lentil)

1/4 cup sliced onions

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes

2 green chillies, slit

1 tsp ginger- garlic paste

1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

Salt to taste

2 tbsp ghee

1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli, broken into pieces

Method

• Clean, wash and soak both the dals in water for 20 minutes.
• Drain, add the green chillies, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, salt and 3 cups of water and pressure cook till the dals are tender.
• Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
• Remove the green chillies and discard them. Whisk so as to mash the dals. Keep aside.
• For the tempering, heat the ghee in a deep pan and add the mustard seeds.
• When the mustard seeds crackle, add the red chilli and onions and sauté till the onions turn translucent.
• Add the tomatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes or till the mixture leaves oil.
• Add dal, mix well and bring to boil. Serve hot with roti or rice.