Ingredients
250 g Toor dal (dry)
1 tomato
1 tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp Hing
2 ⅓ dried red chilli
5 - 6 curry leaves
2 tomato
½ tbsp minced ginger
2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 ½ tbsp Jaggery
Small handful boiled peanuts
100 ml soaked Tamarind or Kokum water
2 tsp Garam masala powder
Small handful fresh coriander leaves (Chopped)
Ghee for garnish
Oil
Salt
Directions
Step 1
Soak the toor dal for 6 hours and rinse well.
Step 2
Transfer to a pot with 1 chopped tomato and cook until soft. Then mash or blend.
Step 3
Heat some oil in a pot and pop the mustard seeds. Then add the hing.
Step 4
Add the dried red chilli and curry leaves and fry for a few seconds.
Step 5
Add 2 chopped tomatoes and the minced ginger.
Step 6
Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Fry for a minute.
Step 7
Add the jaggery and boiled peanuts.
Step 8
Add the dal and season well with salt. Add more water if needed.
Step 9
Cook for 5-6 minutes then finish with the tamarind and garam masala.
Step 10
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and ghee.
