Sunday, October 7, 2012

Tomato Dal with Pudina

Ingredients:
  1. Thur dal - 1 cup
  2. Tomatoes - 4 (chopped)
  3. Green chilli - 2
  4. Onion - ½ onion sliced
  5. Hing - 2 pinchs
  6. Turmeric powder - ½ sp
  7. Pudina, Karipatta & Coriander for garnishing
Method:
  1. Pressure cook all the above ingredients for 15 to 20 mins with enough water.
  2. Mash a bit the cooked dal and tomatoes (as shown)
  3. Now for tadka take - Rai - 1 sp, Jeera - 1 sp, Red chilli - 2, Garlic flakes - 5 to 6 (slightly mashed) & Onion - ½ chopped
  4. Fry all the above tadka items in ghee/cooking oil (2 to 3 sps).
  5. Mix dal with tadka. Add salt, karipatha leaves, fresh coriander leaves and pudina leaves.
  6. Bring to a boil and serve hot with steamed rice or roti.