Mixed Dhaba Dal

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Chhilke Wali Split Moong Dal
• 2 Tbsp Chana Dal
• 2 Tbsp Urad Dal
• 1 Cup Tomatoes
• 2-2.5 Cups Water
• 1/2 Tsp Turmeric
• 1 1/4 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tbsp Oil
• 1 Tbsp Ghee
• 1 Tsp Jeera
• 1 Tbsp Chopped Ginger
• 1 Tbsp Chopped Garlic
• 2 Whole Red Chillies
• 2 Green Chillies (Chopped)
• 1 Large Onion (Sliced)
• 1.5 Tsp Chilli Powder
• 2 Tbsp Chopped Coriander

Instructions

1. 1

   soak dal: Wash and soak moong dal, chana dal, and urad dal in enough water to cover them for at least an hour.

2. 2

   pressure cook dal: Drain the water and add the soaked dal, tomatoes, turmeric, salt, and 2 cups of water to a pressure cooker. Pressure cook on high heat. Once the first whistle goes off, reduce the flame and pressure cook for 4-5 more whistles until the dal is soft and easily mashed between your fingers.

3. 3

   adjust consistency: Add more water to the dal if required to adjust the consistency.

4. 4

   make tempering: In a pan, heat oil and ghee. Add jeera, and once it starts spluttering, add ginger, garlic, whole red chillies, and green chillies. Sauté for 30 seconds, then add onions.

5. 5

   brown onions: Cook the onions on high heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously until they become crispy and brown. Add chilli powder and turn off the flame.

6. 6

   combine dal and tempering. serve: Pour this tadka (tempering) over the hot dal. Top with coriander and mix. Serve piping hot.