SIMPLE DHAL

INGREDIENTS:

Toor dal - 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Tomatoes - 2
Dhania powder - 1 tsp.
Sambhar powder - 1/2 tsp.
Green chillies - 2
Grated ginger - 1 tsp.
Curry leaves - few
Coriander leaves - few
Hing - a pinch
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Lime - 1
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Onion - 1 (optional)
Salt - as per taste

METHOD:

Pressure cook toor dal with turmeric powder and hing.

In a pan, heat oil, temper with jeera, chopped green chillies,ginger and curry leaves (if adding onions add in this stage). Add chopped tomatoes and sambhar powder. Saute till the raw smell is diffused. Add pressure cooked dhal alongwith salt and coriander powder. Mash well and allow it to boil. Turn off the stove, transfer it to a bowl and squeeze a lime. Mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with phulka. Can also be had with rice.