Arhar Dal

Arhar Dal by Chef Deepak

Ingredients

1. Arhar Dal – 200 gms
2. MasoorDal – 50 gms
3. Haldi Powder – 1 Teaspoon
4. Water – 1 litre
5. Salt – to taste.

For the tempering:

1. Oil – 2 Tablespoons
2. Dried Chillies – 3
3. Zeera Seeds – ½ Teaspoon
4. Hing – 1/4 Teaspoon
5. Onion – 1/2 chopped
6. Tomato – 1/2, chopped

Method

Wash the dals thoroughly under running water. Place them in a pressure cooker. Add the turmeric powder, salt and water and pressure cook till 1 whistle. Remove from flame and let it sit till steam escapes.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a karahi. When it is really hot add the cumin seeds once they crackle add the onions and hing to brown lightly, then tomatoes and the dried chillies. Stir fry till done. Remove from heat and plunge into the hot dal, stir and cover for the flavors to mix in the dal.