Ingredients

• 3/4 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1 sprig - curry leaves
• 1.5 tbsp - ghee
• 1 medium - tomato, diced
• 1 - small onion, cut thin and long
• Turmeric - a pinch
• Salt to taste
• 2 - small chillies
• Coriander leaves - a few sprigs
• 1/2 cup - toor dal

How to Make Basic Dal Fry

• Pressure cook dal for 12-15 mins and keep aside
• On a pan, heat ghee and splutter mustard seeds
• Add the cumin and curry leaves and leave for a few seconds
• Add the onion and chillies and fry till the onion turns brown and then add the tomato pieces and fry till tender. Add turmeric powder and fry for a few more seconds
• When done, add the dal (mash it a bit), salt and water as necessary and leave it for some time to simmer.
• Garnish with coriander leaves