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Plain dal
A simple elementary South Indian dahl.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
Servings
3
Author
Nisha
Ingredients
½
Cup
Pasi Parupu | Moong dahl
1
medium size tomato
quartered
2
Green chillies
slit lengthwise
Salt to taste
1
teaspoon
Ghee
¼
teaspoon
Mustard seeds
3-4
Curry leaves
torn
¼
Cup
chopped Onions
optional
Coriander for garnish
Instructions
Pressure cook the dal with turmeric powder and keep aside. It should be soft and slightly mushy.
Heat oil in a Kadai | Pan over medium high heat.
Once the oil shimmers, add the mustard seeds and let it splutter. Then add the cumin seeds, curry leaves and fry for a second.
Then add the chopped onions (if using it) and sauté until it turns translucent. Else go to step 5 after step 3.
Add the chopped tomatoes give a quick stir and then add the cooked dahl.
Once the dahl comes to a boil, add salt and mix it well. Garnish it with coriander leaves and turn off the flame.