Dal Tadka

Ingredients

• 1 cup Toor dal / pigeon peas
• 1 big Tomato (chopped)
• 2-3 Green chilli (slit lengthwise)
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2.5 - 3 cups Water
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1.5 - 2 tsp Crushed garlic
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 1-2 tbsp Ghee
• 1 tbsp Chopped coriander leaves (for garnishing)
• a pinch Amchur powder (dry mango powder)

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the dal and add chopped tomato, green chilli,turmeric powder, salt and 2.5 cups water. Pressure cook till it's done (refer notes). Once the pressure releases open the cooker and whisk the dal till it becomes smooth.

2. 2

   In a small pan, heat ghee. Add cumin. Once it splutters, add crushed garlic and fry till it becomes brown. Add chopped onion and cook till it becomes golden brown. Add this and the chopped coriander leaves to the dal. Mix well. Sprinkle Amchur powder (if using).

3. 3

   Serve hot with rice or roti.