Dal Tiranga

Dal Tiranga is a very beautiful dal with a little variation from my Simply Dal. It has got its name from its ingredients - the 3 dals (lentils)


Ingredients :

Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) : 1/2 cupMoong Dal : 1/2 cupChana Dal(Gram Dal) : 1/4 cup Tomato: 1 Nos .Dice it finelyCoriander leaves Lime juice (optional) : 1 tspGreen chillies : 1-3 nos .depending upon hotnessGaram Masala(optional) : 1/2 tspFor tadka :

Cinamon powder : 1/2 tspghee : 2 tsp ( if ghee is not available , use any cooking oil) jeera ( cumin seeds) : 1 tsp mustard seeds : 1 tsp Onion : 1 small nos. Chop them length wise.Red chilli powder :1/2 tsp How do we go about Dal Tiranga??
Wash the dals nicely under running tap water twice. Once washed well , add twice the amount of water to the dal , turmeric powder , diced tomatoes , green chillies and a pinch of salt. Cook the dal in the pressure cooker. Once the dal is cooked , keep it aside.Heat 2 tsp of oil or ghee in a wok , now add cumin seeds & mustard seeds .Once they splutter , add the chopped onions. fry them for about 2 min. let them not turn brown. ( Adding ginger garlic paste is optional). Add 1/2 tsp cinamon powder to get the rich flavour. Now add the cooked dal with enought water.(Adding garam masala is optional) Allow it to boil for a 1 min . Add Salt to taste .Keep the dal on low flame for another 2 min.In another fry pan ,add 2 tablespoons of Ghee and add some red chilli powder and fry for a minute. Add this on top of the dal.Garnish with coriander leaves . Serve your dal with hot phulkas/rotis or rice for dinner.PS: Sending this entry to Susan's Legume Love affair 14
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