Recipe for Toor Dal 
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Yield:
1 servings
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1 cup Toor dal
1/2 cup Water
1 tsp Red chilli powder
1/2 tsp Coriander seed powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp Garam masala, (optional)
2 pch asafoetida
1 tsp Chopped tamarind
1 tsp Jaggery crushed
1 tbl Ghee
1/2 tsp Cumin and mustard seeds
1 stalk curry leaves
1/2 x Tomato chopped fine
Instructions:
Instructions: Wash and pressurecook dal till done. (approx. 4 whistles will do). Cool cooker and remove dal.

Beat the dal with a hand beater till smooth. Keep aside.

Make a thin paste of the dry spice powders and salt and 1/2 cup water.

Heat ghee in a saucepan, add the seeds to splutter.Add tomatoes and curry leaves.

Fry for a minute. Add masala paste.

Fry for a minute. Add the chopped tamarind and jaggery. Stir for a minute more.

Add dal and stir. Add water. Bring to boil and simmer on low for 7-8 minutes.

Garnish with chopped coriander.

Serve piping hot with steamed rice and papads.

Making time: 1/2 hour

Makes: 4 servings

Shelf life: Best fresh and hot

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