Split Red Gram Dal
Serves: 4
Cooking time (approx.): 32 minutes
Ingredients :
1 cup(s) split red gram (tuvar dal)
1 tomato(es) chopped finely
2 tablespoon(s) oil
1 teaspoon(s) each of mustard and cumin seeds
1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped ginger
2 green chilli(es) slit
4 cups water
4 curry leaves
½ teaspoon(s) each of asafoetida and turmeric powder
a squeeze of lemon, jaggery and
salt to taste
Method :
Soak the split red gram in water for about an hour.
Add turmeric powder, salt and a drop of oil to the gram along with the water in which it was soaked.
Now, heat on medium level till it comes to a boil and then on low level for about 20 minutes or till the gram is fully cooked.
Heat oil in a pan till it is hot and drop in the mustard seeds followed by the cumin seeds and then asafoetida. Fry on medium level for about 2 minute(s) till the seeds splutter.
Add this to the cooked red gram and let it come to a simmer.
Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Serve hot with: Green Peas Rice (Matar Pulav), white rice or Indian bread (Roti).
Source : Svyum
