Tarka Dal

Tarka Dal

Ingredients

Split Black gram Dal                                                                     1 cup

Onion                                                                                      1 (medium)

Tomato                                                                                      1 (big)

Garlic                                                                                      3 - 4 cloves

Ginger                                                                                  1/2 tsp (grated)

Coriander powder                                                                       1 tsp

Garam masala powder                                                              3/4 tsp

Turmeric powder                                                                          1 tsp

Cumin seeds                                                                                1 tsp

Salt                                                                                             To taste

Oil                                                                                            As required

Coriander leaves                                                                     To Garnish

Preparation

Cook the dal adding turmeric powder and salt.

Grind tomato and garlic into a fine paste.

Heat oil, add cumin seeds, when it splutters, add onion. Saute well till it turns golden brown adding grated ginger.

Add ground tomato garlic paste, salt, coriander powder, garam masala powder, mix well with onion.Add 1/2 cup water. If you wish you can add green chillies or dry red chillies.

Now add cooked dal to it and stir well and allow it to boil for few minutes.

Garnish it with coriander leaves. Actually this is a Punjabi dish :-)