Dal Fry

Ingredients

• Moong dal - 1 cup
• Onions - 2, chopped
• Tomatoes - 2, chopped
• Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
• Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - a large pinch
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Coriander leaves - few, chopped
• Oil - 1 tblsp
• Salt as per taste

Method

• -Heat oil in a pressure pan (or cooker).
• -Add the cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds.
• -Add the ginger garlic paste and stir well.
• -Add the onions, tomatoes and -saute for 2 minutes.
• -Add red chilli powder, salt, cumin powder and turmeric powder.
• -Add the moong dal and add enough water.
• -Cover and pressure cook until 4 to 6 whistles or until dal is cooked.
• -Remove from flame.