Tadka dal :
(All ingredients are underlined)
Wash 1 cup toor dal and add 2 cups water to it. Cook in a pressure cooker for 3 whistles and keep the gas on low flame for 5 minutes. Then turn off the gas. Let the cooker cool before removing the dal. In a pan, heat 4 tsp oil, and add 1 tsp mustard seeds. Once they crackle, add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp asfoetida (hing), 1 tsp turmeric powder, 2 green chilies vertically slit, 5-6 curry leaves, 1" ginger grated, and 4 garlic cloves finely chopped (about 1 tbsp). Stir fry on medium flame, till the garlic becomes golden brown. Add the cooked dal and water as needed to get the desired consistency. Add salt to taste, and 1 tomato cut into small pieces. Bring to boil stirring occasionally on a low to medium flame. Garnish with finely chopped coriander and serve hot with roti or rice.
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