Toor Dal

Ingredients

• •1 cup toor dal (pigeon peas), rinsed
• •3 cups water
• •1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• •2 tablespoons oil
• •1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• •1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• •8-10 curry leaves
• •2 dried red chilies
• •1 medium onion, finely chopped
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon lemon juice
• •1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1Boil toor dal with 3 cups water and turmeric powder until soft and creamy, about 20 minutes. Mash slightly.
2. 2Heat ghee in a separate pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies. Sauté until seeds crackle, about 1 minute.
3. 3Add chopped onion and garlic to the tempering, cook until golden, about 3 minutes.
4. 4Pour the tempering into the cooked dal and stir well.
5. 5Add salt and lemon juice, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. 6Serve hot with steamed rice or Indian bread.

💡 Toor dal thickens as it cools. Stop it slightly looser than serving texture and add the tempering while it is still sizzling.

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