Mixed Dal Tadka

Split green mung dal, Tur dal, Masoor dal and Whole masoor combined together to make a thick dal tadka.








Ingredients:











Tur dal, Masoor dal and Whole Masoor - equal parts to make 1/4 cup
Split green mung dal - 1/2 cup (green mung dal with shell on)
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Green chilies - 2
Salt to taste

Onion - 1/2 , chopped
Grated ginger - 1/2 tsp
Chopped garlic - 1 tbsp ( use less if you don't like garlic)
Red chilies - 1
Curry leaves - 8 to 10
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Tamarind pulp - 1 tsp
Oil

Method:

• Soak the dals together for about 20 mins. Add to pressure cooker with some salt and turmeric powder and cook till done.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add onion, cumin seeds, curry leaves, ginger, garlic, green chilies and tamarind. Cook till the onions turn pink and soft. Add salt.
• Add about 1/4 cup of water and bring to boil.
• Add the cooked dal and mix well.

Notes:

• Use any combination of dals you like.
• Add more water if you want to serve the dal with rice and adjust salt accordingly. Keep the dal thick if you want to serve it with rotis/chapatis.
• You can use 1 tomato instead of tamarind and garnish with coriander leaves.