Black Dal Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Wash dal and pressure cook in 2 c. water.
2. 2
   Cold and remove from cooker.
3. 3
   Mash very lightly with a spoon.
4. 4
   Heat half the ghee in a deep saucepan.
5. 5
   Add in seeds, asafoetida, and seasoning.
6. 6
   Allow to splutter.
7. 7
   Add in ginger garlic paste, fry for a minute.
8. 8
   Add in onions.
9. 9
   Fry until light brown.
10. 10
    Add in tomatoes and green chillies.
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    Fry for 2-3 min more.
12. 12
    Add in dal, bring to boil.
13. 13
    Add in turmeric, salt, sugar and lemon juice.
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    Take in serving dish.
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    Heat remaining ghee in a small saucepan.
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    Add in minced coriander to the warm ghee and pour over dal immediately.
17. 17
    Stir gently.
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    Serve with warm parathas or possibly rice.
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    Variations: Use any other dal of your choice with same procedure.
20. 20
    To make spicier, add in some curry pwdr.
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    Making time: 20 min (excluding pressure cooking time)
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    Makes: 4 servings
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    Shelflife: Best fresh and piping warm