Thuvar/Masoor 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.
Cumin - seeds - 1 tsp
Garlic - 6 cloves, chopped
Onion – 1, diced
Green Chilli - 2, slit
Tomato - 2, diced
Turmeric - 1 tsp
Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Butter - 1 tbsp.
Salt
Heat Oil in a medium pan and temper Cumin seeds.
Saute Garlic for 30 sec.
Add the Onion and Green Chillies; sauté until the Onions turn translucent.
Add the Tomatoes and cook closed until the raw smell goes away and Oil starts oozing from the masala.
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.
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