Simple Dal fry

Another staple food from my den.

Ingredients:

1)Toor Dal - a handful

2)Green chilli - 1(medium, slit length-wise)

3)Onion - 1 (small, chopped)

4)Tomato - 1(small, chopped)

5)Oil - 1/2 tsp

6)Ghee - 1/2 tsp

7)Asafetida - a pinch

8)Water - 1/2 cup

9)Mustard & Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

10)Garlic - 3 pods(chopped)

11)Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

12)Salt - to taste

Preparation:

1)Soak toor dal in water for 20 to 30 minutes. Pressure cook the dal with a pinch of asafetida for 4 to 5 whistles.

2)Add 1/2 tsp oil in a pan & add mustard, cumin seeds - let it splutter.

3)Add chopped green chilli & garlic, saute for few seconds until the aroma kicks in.

4)Add chopped onion, salt & saute until they turn translucent. Add turmeric powder & saute well.

5)Add chopped tomatoes, saute until they are done.

6)Add the cooked Dal mixture into the pan, mix well & let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

7)Once done, add 1/2 tsp of ghee & remove the pan from heat.

Simple dal fry is ready. It goes very well with rice & roti.
If you fall under the top end of the spice scale, do not forget to add red chilli powder(1/2 spoon) or add one more green chilli. If required, garnish it with chopped coriander leaves. Also Potato Fry is a killer combination with dal & rice.