Toor Dal

Name: Toor Dal
Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds powder; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; salt to taste; 1 teaspoon garam masala optional; 2 asafoetida pchs; 1 teaspoon tamarind Chopped; 1 teaspoon jaggery crushed; 1 tablespoon ghee; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 stalk curry leaves; tomatoes chopped fine; 1 tablespoon coriander Chopped

15 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 cup toor dal
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander seeds powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt to taste
1 teaspoon garam masala optional
2 asafoetida pchs
1 teaspoon tamarind Chopped
1 teaspoon jaggery crushed
1 tablespoon ghee
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 stalk curry leaves
tomatoes chopped fine
1 tablespoon coriander Chopped

Directions

1

Wash and pressurecook dal till done. (approx. 4 whistles will do). Cool cooker and remove dal.
2

Beat the dal with a hand beater till smooth. Keep aside.
3

Make a thin paste of the dry spice powders and salt and 1/2 cup water.
4

Heat ghee in a saucepan, add the seeds to splutter.Add tomatoes and curry leaves.
5

Fry for a minute. Add masala paste.
6

Fry for a minute. Add the chopped tamarind and jaggery. Stir for a minute more.
7

Add dal and stir. Add water. Bring to boil and simmer on low for 7-8 minutes.
8

Garnish with chopped coriander.
9

Serve piping hot with steamed rice and papads.