INGREDIENTS:
*Masoor dal- 1 cup
*Onion- 1 (medium sized, roughly chopped)
*Tomatoes- 3 (large sized, roughly chopped)
*Garlic pods- 7 to 8
*Oil- 1 tsp
*Red chilli powder- 1 tsp
*Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
*Salt- to taste
*Water- 3 cups
For tempering:
*Ghee- 1 tbsp
*Cumin seeds- ½ tsp
*Curry leaves- 1 sprig
*Onion- 1 (finely sliced)
PROCEDURE:
*Wash the dal well and drain it.
*Take a pressure cooker, add the washed dal and add all the ingredients
except for the tempering ones.
*Pressure cook for 3 whistles on a high flame.
*Now lower the flame and cook for 5 more mins.
*Switch off the flame and allow the pressure to release naturally.
*Open the whistle and mash the dal coarsely with a masher.
*Now heat a pan and add ghee.
*Now add cumin seeds to the hot ghee and allow to crackle.
*Add onion slices and saute till light brown.
*Now add curry leaves and let it splutter.
*Pour the mashed dal over it.
*Cover it immediately, open the lid after 30 secs.
*Mix the dal well and adjust the consistency and check for seasoning.
*Allow it to boil.
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