Masala Dal Fry

INGREDIENTS :

1 Cup Tuvar dal (Red Gram split)
1 tsp Oil
Juice of ½ Lemon
Salt to taste

For the Masala :

1 inch Ginger
2 - 3 Cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Coriander Leaves
1 big Tomato, Chopped
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1 medium sized Onion sliced
4 Green Chilies

Method:

Pressure-cook Tuvar Dal. Grind Ginger, Garlic, Green Chilies, Tomatoes, Coriander leaves

and Onions to a paste. Heat Oil in a kadai(wok), add Mustard seeds, Jeera and Turmeric

powder. Add the masala paste to the Oil and fry until the moisture evaporates.

Add the boiled Tuvar Dal and Salt to the masala and cook for 4 minutes.

If it is very thick add a cup of water and stir.

Remove to a serving bowl and add Lemon juice and mix well.

Serve hot with Ghee Rice or Roti's.