Arhar Dal or Toor Dal

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Arhar Dal/Toor Dal
• 1 tbsp Desi Ghee/Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• A pinch of Asafoetida
• 6-7 cloves of Garlic
• 2 Small Piece of Ginger
• 1 Green Chilli
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• Coriander Leaves - For Garnishing

Method:

1. Soak Arhar Dal in water for 10-15 minutes.
2. In a pressure cooker, add 1 tbsp Desi Ghee or Oil.
3. Now add 1 tsp cumin seeds and a pinch of Asafoetida.
4. Make paste of Garlic, ginger and green chilli.
5. When Cumin Seeds starts crackling, add paste of ginger-garlic-green chilli. Saute it for 1-2 Minutes.
6. Now add dry spices (Turmeric Powder,red chilli powder and Salt). Mix well.
7. When masala is prepared, add soaked Arhar Dal.
8. Mix well and add 1 Glass of Water.
9. Pressure cook it for upto 2 whistles.
10. Add lemon juice for flavour.
11. Garnish it with Coriander leaves and desi ghee.
12. Serve it hot with Makki ki roti and jaggery.