Dal Fry

Ingredients:

Masoor dal (split red lintles ) - 1 and 1/2 cup
Ghee (or oil) - 2 tbsp
Onions - 1 (sliced)
Tomatoes - 2 ( diced)
Green chillies - 2 ( sliced)
Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
Salt - as per taste
Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp ( or as per taste)
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 13 no.

For tempering:
Ghee ( or oil) - 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Dried red chillies - 2 (broken)
Asafoetida - a pinch

Procedure:

1. Cook the dal with enough quantity of water so that it can be easily mashed.
2. In a another pan take ghee, once it is melted add ginger garlic paste along with curry leaves, green chillies and onions. Saute them till the onions become translucent.
3. Add tomatoes, salt, chilli powder and turmeric. Continue to cook till the tomatoes become soft.
4. Add the cooked masoor dal to this and mix well. Continue cooking for about 5 min.
5. In another small pan make tempering by adding ghee first. Once ghee is melted add cumin seeds. Once cumin seeds start to change color add red chillies and asafoetida.
6. Add the tempering prepared int step 5 to the dal. Serve with any roti or paratha.

Tip: You can also garnish the dish with Cilantro leaves