Masoor Dhal Gravy

Masoor dhal

Ingredients:

Masoor Dhal - 1 cup

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

Red chillis - 2 or 3 nos

Curry leaves - 1 strand

Garlic pods - 6 nos

Ginger grated - 1 tbsp

Small onions - 8 nos / large Onion -1 nos

Tomato - 2 small

Oil - 2 tbsp

Turmeric - 1 tsp

Water - 3 cups

Salt to taste

Method :

1. In a pot shapped vessel, cook the masoor dhal with 3 cups water, tumeric powder and 1 tsp oil

2. In a pan, pour oil and add the mustard seeds. Once it splitters add cumin seeds, garlic pods, ginger, curry leaves and stir for a minute. Then add onions and saute till it turns golden.

3. Then add the chopped tomatoes and saute for 2 to 3 minutes till the tomato is half cooked. Then pour the cooked masoor dhal along with the water in it. Add salt and close the lid.

4. Let it boil for 5 minutes. Switch off the flame and serve hot with Rice or Roti