INGREDIENTS
1. Whole Urad Dal – 1 cup
2. Chana Dal – ¼ cup
3. Salt to taste
4. Ginger – 1 tsp
5. Garlic – 1 tsp
6. Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
7. For the tempering
8. Ghee – 4 tbsp
9. Cinnamon – 1 inch stick
10. Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
11. Ginger – 1 tsp
12. Garlic – 1 tsp
13. Onion – ½ cup ( Chopped )
14. Green chilies – 2-3 ( Slit into halves )
15. Tomato – 1 cup ( Chopped )
16. Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
17. Dry mango powder – 1 tsp
18. Coriander powder – 1 tsp
19. Cumin powder – 1 tsp
20. Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
21. Fresh coriander for garnishing
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wash the Urad dal and chana dal and add it in a pressure cooker along with 4 cups of water, salt, ginger, garlic and turmeric powder and pressure cook till dal is done. (Approx one whistle on high heat and 3-4 whistles on low heat)
2. Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release.
3. Mash the dal using the back of the ladle.
4. Heat ghee in a pan.
5. Add cinnamon and cumin seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.
6. Add ginger, garlic and onion and fry until onions are slightly browned.
7. Add green chilies and tomato and fry for 2-3 minutes.
8. Add little water if required.
9. Add red chilli powder, dry mango powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala powder and fry for a few seconds.
10. Add the tempering in the dal and mix well.
11. Garnish with fresh coriander.
12. Serve hot with laccha paratha or Naan.
