Ingredients

• 1 cup - masoor dal (red dal)
• 2 - tomatoes
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - cumin powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp - oil
• 1 - onion, chopped
• few curry leaves
• 1 tsp - ghee
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
• ½ tsp - cumin seeds

How to Make Masoor Dhal Curry

• Cook the masoor dal along with the chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder and 2 or 3 cups of water till it becomes soft.
• Add salt and mix well.
• Remove it from heat.
• Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard, and curry leaves.
• When the mustard begins to crackle add the onions and cumin seeds and saute till it turns brown.
• Turn off the heat.
• Now add the cooked dal and a tsp of ghee and mix well.
• Serve with steamed rice and any side dish.