Dal Fry

Ingredients:

1/2 cup tur dal

2-3 tbsp split moong dal

1/2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds)

2 green chillies, slit in half

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 small tomato, chopped

1/4 tsp haldi (turmeric powder)

coriander leaves

1 tsp oil/ghee

salt to taste

How it's made:

Wash tur dal & moong dal. Pressure cook with about 1 cup of water.

In kadai, heat oil/ghee. Add jeera. Fry for a few seconds. Add green chillies, garlic, tomato, haldi and salt. Salt helps to break down tomatoes & helps quicken cooking process. When tomatoes are mushy, add cooked dal and coriander leaves. Adjust seasoning. Serve with plain white rice, jeera rice or roti.

Serves: 4