Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup Red Split Lentils or Masoor Dal
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 5 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • an inch piece of grated ginger
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 large bay leaf (torn into half)
  • 2 slit green chillies
  • 2 whole red chilies
  • 7-8 curry leaves

Instruction

  • Boil the masoor dal till tender, mix salt and keep it aside
  • Heat ghee in a pan and add mustard, cumin, red chilli, curry leaves, garlic, ginger and mix well.
  • Then add chopped onions, turmeric, green chilies and mix well.
  • Now add the boiled dal to the tadka and if required add water and bring to boil. Serve hot with rice or roti.