Tadka Dal / Tempered Lentils

Ingredients:

Toor Dal(Split pigeon peas) :1/2 Cup
Moong Dal (Yellow split Moong Beans) :1/2 Cup
Split Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) :1/4 Cup
Onion :1no (Chopped)
Tomato :1no (Chopped)
Ginger-Garlic paste :1tbsp
Red Chilly powder :1/2tsp
Coriander powder :1/2tsp
Gram Masala powder :1/2tsp
Cumin powder :1/2tsp
Turmeric powder :1/2tsp
Salt to taste

For Tadka/Seasoning :
Mustard seeds :1/2tsp
Cumin seeds :1/2tsp
Garlic :2cloves (chopped)
Green Chillies :2nos (slit lengthwise)
Curry leaves :4-5 leaves
Ghee/Oil :2tbsp
Coriander leaves/Cilantro for garnishing
Salt to taste

Method of Preparation :
1.Wash & soak all dals for half an hour in a water; Once they are soaked,drain the water and then pressure cook the dals; keep the cooked dals aside.
2.Heat ghee in a pan on medium heat; Once the ghee is hot add chopped onions,ginger-garlic paste,curry leaves and saute the onions till they turns to translucent.
3.Add chopped tomatoes,red chilly,turmeric,gram masala,coriander,cumin powders and cook till ghee separates the pan.
4.Add the cooked dal,salt; mix well and cook on a low flame for few minutes.
5.Meanwhile prepare the tempering. Heat ghee in a small skillet on medium heat.
6.Add mustards,cumin seeds,once the seeds starts splutter add chopped garlic,curry leaves,green chillies and cook for a few minutes.
7.Sprinkle the Tadka on the dal.
8.Garnish the dal with chopped coriander leaves.
9.Serve it with Roti,Naan,Parathaor plain rice and enjoy!!!.