Toor Dal

• 1 cup toor dal
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala optional
• 2 asafoetida pchs
• 1 teaspoon tamarind Chopped
• 1 teaspoon jaggery crushed
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 stalk curry leaves
• tomatoes chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon coriander Chopped

1. Wash and pressurecook dal till done. (approx. 4 whistles will do). Cool cooker and remove dal.
2. Beat the dal with a hand beater till smooth. Keep aside.
3. Make a thin paste of the dry spice powders and salt and 1/2 cup water.
4. Heat ghee in a saucepan, add the seeds to splutter.Add tomatoes and curry leaves.
5. Fry for a minute. Add masala paste.
6. Fry for a minute. Add the chopped tamarind and jaggery. Stir for a minute more.
7. Add dal and stir. Add water. Bring to boil and simmer on low for 7-8 minutes.
8. Garnish with chopped coriander.
9. Serve piping hot with steamed rice and papads.

toor dal, water, chili powder, coriander seeds powder, ground turmeric, salt, garam masala, asafoetida pchs, tamarind, ghee, cumin, curry, tomatoes, coriander chopped

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Toor-Dal-1676053 (may not work)