GUJRATI TREVTI DAL

This is a simple dal. there are 3 dals added to this hence the name

Ingredients :

Tur dal – 1/3 cup

Chana dal – 1/3 cup

Moong dal – 1/3 cup

Salt to taste

Green chilli – ginger paste – 1 tbsp

Chilli powder – 1 tsp

Coriander leaves – for garnishing

Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

Lemon juice - 1

For tempering :

Oil – 2 tbsp

Jeera – 2 tsps

Bay leaf – 1

Cloves – 3-4

Finely chopped tomatoes – 1 big

Red chillies – 2

Method :

1)     Soak the dals for an hour

2)     Pressure cook with turmeric powder for 5-6 whistles, mash it well once cool

3)     In a pan take oil, splutter jeera

4)     Add bay leaf,  cloves and red chillies one by one and sauté till you get a nice aroma

5)     Add the green chilli ginger paste and sauté well

6)     Add the tomatoes and cook till mushy

7)     Add salt and chilli powder and mix well

8)     Add this to the cooked dal, add 1 cup of water and cook for 5-10 mins

9)     Add lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves