Cucumber Dhal

Thuvar Dhal - 1 cup

Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

Asafetida - 1/4 tsp

Salt

In a pressure cooker add Thuvar Dhal along with Turmeric, Asafetida, required Salt and 2 cups Water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles. Allow the pressure to come down naturally.

For the Masala:

Oil - 1 tbsp.

Garlic - 6 cloves, chopped

Onion – 1, diced

Green Chilli - 2, slit

Tomato - 1, diced

Cucumber - 1, cubed

Turmeric - 1 tsp

Chilli Powder - 1 tsp

Butter - 1 tbsp.

Salt

Heat Oil in a medium pan and saute Garlic for 30 sec.

Add the Onion and Green Chillies; saute until the Onions turn translucent.

Add the Tomatoes and cook closed until the raw smell goes away and Oil starts oozing from the masala.

Add the Cucumber and cook closed for 5 minutes.

Season the mixture with Turmeric and Chilli powder.

Add the cooked Dhal along with 1/2 cup Water, Butter and required Salt. Cook closed for 7 min.

For Tempering:

Mustard - 1 tsp

Urad Dhal - 1 tsp

Cumin - 1 tsp

Asafetida - 1/4 tsp

Red Chilli - 2

Curry Leaves

Temper Mustard, Urad Dhal, Cumin, Asafetida, Red Chilli and Curry Leaves in hot Oil and add to the above Dhal.

Serve warm with Rice/ Chapatti.