SIMPLE DAL TADKA





                                                        Who doesn't like a quick and easy recipe??? .................This is extremely easy. Just boil the lentils, then temper it! All done!!!!!! the best part of the recipe is you don't need to waste time to fry the onions or tomatoes.........................

                                                        Serve it with any roti or flat bread or even rice!Great for those weeknight dinners. 




INGREDIENTS:
Oil
Toor dal -1/2 cup
Moong dal - 1/2 cup
Masoor dal - 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
Onions, sliced - 1 small

for the tadka:
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Curry leaves, stems removed - 3 stems
Cumin seeds - 1.5 tsps
Mustard seeds - 1.5 tsps
Dried red chillies - 2 
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Methi leaves - 1 tsp
Salt


PROCESS:
  • In a pressure cooker, wash the toor dal, masoor dal and moong dal.  Add the turmeric, salt, onions and enough water to cook them.(about 2.5 cups of water) Close and cook till they are cooked completely. I gave it about 6 whistles. Once its completely cooled down open and make sure its fully mashed up
  • in a wok, heat some oil. Add the mustard seeds. when it starts popping add the ginger garlic paste. let it fry in the oil for a few seconds. then add the dried red chillies, curry leaves, cumin, garam masala and the methi leaves. Quick stir and then add in the boiled lentils.
  • Check for salt and adjust the consistency. 

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