Dal (Lentil Stew)

Cooking time: 15 mins

Serves: 3

Ingredients

1. Dal (Masoor) : 150 gms
2. Onion: 1 big (chop)
3. Tomato: 1 big (chop)
4. Green Chlli: 1
5. Chopped garlic : 7 clove (optional)
6. Cumin seeds: 0.5 tsp
7. Oil: 2 tbsp
8. Salt: to taste
9. Turmeric: 1 tsp
10. Coriander Powder: 2 tsp
11. Kasuri Methi: 1tbsp (optional)

Procedure

1. Soak dal for 30 mins.
2. Heat the oil in a cooker.
3. Add Cumin seed and chopped garlic. Wait for it to cook.
4. Add chopped onion and fry till it becomes golden
5. Add dry spices and cook for a very short time
   • Chili powder
   • Coriander powder
   • Turmeric
6. Add tomatoes and fry till it becomes soft.
7. Add the soaked dal and fry for 2 mins.
8. Add water in 1:4 ratio.
9. Close the cooker and cook for 15 mins.
10. Add salt to taste and kasuri methi to garnish.