Dhal Tadka

Dhal is a frequently made dish in the north and even in some parts of south and a very staple food included in most vegetarian diet. For most vegetarians, they rely on dal for the good source of protein.There are varieties of dal types which are used in the preparation of Dhal like Toor Dhal, Masoor Dhal, Channa Dal, Moong Dhal, Urud Dhal etc My Version of dhal is done using Moong Dhal.

Best Accompaniment for: Chapathi / Roti / Jeera Rice / Peas Pulav / Vegetable Pulav

Ingredients:

1. Moong Dhal - 1 Cup
2. B. Onion (Big) - 1, Chopped
3. Tomato (Big) - 1, Chopped
4. Garlic pods - 3-4 slit long
5. Ginger - 1 or 2" cut to small pieces
6. G. Chillies - 3 slit into 2 pieces
7. Red chillies (whole) - 2
8. Curry leaves - 10
9. Coriander leaves(chopped) - 2 tsp
10. Mustard - 1 tsp
11. Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
12. Oil, Salt 

Method:

1. Pressure cook Moong Dhal for 3-4 whistles. Cool and open, mash the dhal & keep ready.

2. In Kadai, add oil, season with mustard & cumin seeds.

3. Add ginger, garlic, g.chillies, red chillies & curry leaves.

4. Add the chopped onion and fry, when it becomes brown, add the chopped tomato and fry well. Add required salt now.

5. Add the cooked dhal and mix well and let everything boil for about 5 minutes.

6. Garnish with coriander leaves and remove.