Mix Dal

• Preparation
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• Mixed dal ( Urad, Moong and Chana dal in equal quantity): 1 1/2 cup
• Onion (chopped): 1 (large)
• Garlic (chopped): 2 tsp
• Tomatoes (chopped): 2
• Green chilles (chopped): 2 (or to taste)
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder (optional): 1/2 tsp
• Oil: 1/2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Water: 3 cups

For Tadka (tempering)

• Desi Ghee (clarified butter) : 1/2 tbsp
• Asafoetida: a pinch
• Whole red chillies: 3
• Cloves:2
• Black Pepper: 2
• Bay Leaf: 1/2
• Cinnamon stick: 1/2
• Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp

Method

1. Soak mix dal ( all 3 dals) for one hour.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker
3. Put Chopped onions, garlic and green chillies and fry for two mins
4. Add chopped tomatos and fry for a minute.
5. Add dal, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, salt and water.
6. Close the lid & bring to boil on high flame.
7. After 1 whistle, lower the flame & cook for another 25 minutes.
8. Take another pan. Heat desi ghee & add all the ingredients for tempering.