DAL FRY

Ingredients :

Chana dal soaked in water for 2 hours – ½  cup

Tur dal – ½ cup

Onions finely chopped – 1

Tomatoes finely chopped – 1

Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp

Garam masala – ½ tbsp.

Chilli powder – ½ tbsp.

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder – ½ tbsp.

Coriander leaves finely chopped – for garnishing

For tempering :

Ghee – 1 tbsp

Jeera – 1 tsp

Cinnamon – 1”

Cloves – 4-5

Bay leaves – 2

Method :

1)     In a pressure cooker cook the dals with turmeric powder for 2-3 whistles. Mash the dals but make sure chana dal is not fully mashed

2)     In a pan take ghee splutter jeera

3)     Add the cinnamon, cloves and bay leaves and sauté for a min

4)     Add the chopped onions and ginger garlic, sauté till brown

5)     Add the tomatoes and salt and sauté till mushy

6)     Add the chilli powder, garam masala and sauté till well  blended

7)     Add the cooked dal and cook till it is well blended

8)     Garnish with coriander leaves