DALITHOY, KONKANI STYLE DAL

Ingredients

• 1 cup toor dal
• 2 green chilis cut into slits
• 1 inch ginger (peeled and cut into thin strips)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
• 1 tbsp ghee | coconut oil
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   --- PREPARATION OF THE DALITHOY ---

2. 2

   Wash and soak the toor dal in 3 cups of warm water (use form the measured one) for 20-30 minutes.

3. 3

   Put the soaked dal with the water in a pressure cooker or instant pot.

4. 4

   Add turmeric powder, slit chilis and ginger strips.

5. 5

   Close the pressure cooker and cook the dal for 3 whistles.

6. 6

   If you are using the instant pot, then close the lid and press on the pressure cook option.

7. 7

   Set it to low normal for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   After 3 whistles switch off the heat and let the pressure reduce.

9. 9

   Allow the pressure to reduce naturally if you are using the instant pot.

10. 10

    Open the lid. Add the remaining water and salt.

11. 11

    Simmer the dal gently, don't let it boil vigorously.

12. 12

    Switch off the heat.

13. 13

    --- PREPARATION OF THE TEMPERING | VAGHAR ---

14. 14

    Heat the ghee or oil in a small pan over low heat.

15. 15

    When it is hot, add mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida.

16. 16

    Mix with a spoon.

17. 17

    Pour the tempering in the dal. Mix well.

18. 18

    Garnish with coriander and serve hot dalithoy with rice or vastad roti.