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A delicious South Indian dal (lentil) to be eaten with idlis or white rice. It is made of 'Tur' or 'Toor' dal available at Indian grocory stores. Black or brown mustard seeds are also available there.

Provided by reya doucette

Categories     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup toor dal
2 onions, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon methi seeds, roasted and powdered (fenegreek seeds)
1/2 teaspoon hing (asafoetida powder)
1/2 teaspoon tamarind paste
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaf

Steps:

  • Boil dal in 1 1/4 cup water, turmeric and salt till soft like mush.
  • Add corriander, tomatoes, chilli powder, methi powder, hing, tamarind paste and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • In 1 tablespoon hot oil in frying pan put in mustard seeds till they pop. Add onions and fry five minutes add curry leaves.
  • Pour into dal and stir once.
  • Serve with idlis or white boiled rice.

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