Tomato dal tadka

Ingredients

For Dal:

• 1/2 cup masoor dal ( red lentils )
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oil
• 2 cups water

For Tadka:

• 2 teaspoon oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin ( jeera ) seeds
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green chilli, slit lengthwise
• 1 spring curry leaves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon coriander leaves, chopped

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Preparation

• For Dal:
  Wash and clean dal. Soak dal in 2 cups water for 30 minutes. Boil dal on a low heat with 1/2 turmeric powder and oil for 15 - 20 minutes.
• For Tadka:
  Heat oil in a pan / kadai. Add mustard seeds. When they pop add cumin seeds, curry leaves and green chilli. Saute for 2 minutes. Add chopped onion and fry till pink color.
• Add chopped tomatoes, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Mix well. Shallow fry on a low heat for 5- 8 minutes till tomato gravy slightly thickens.
• Add cooked dal and salt to taste. Adjust the thickness of the gravy with water ( if required ).
• Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 15 minutes.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve with roti / chapati / rice.