Ingredients

• toor dal - 1/2 cup
• channa dal - 1/2 cup
• moong dal - 1/2 cup
• chopped tomato - 1/2 cup
• green chillies - 2, slit
• chilli powder - 1 tsp
• turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• coriander powder - 1 tsp
• cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
• ready to use tamarind paste - 1 tsp
• ghee or oil - 2 tbsp
• cloves - 3
• cardamoms - 3
• finely chopped onion - 1/2 cup
• ginger-garlic paste - 2 tsp
• coriander leaves - 2 tbsp, chopped
• salt to taste

How to Make Mixed Masala Dal

• Wash all the dals together and add 2.5 cups of water.
• Add all the ingredients from tomato to salt.
• Pressure cook for 20 mins.
• Then, open the cooker and mash the dal till smooth.
• Add tamarind paste.
• If the dal is too thick, add some water.
• Heat the ghee or oil in a small fry pan.
• Add cloves and cardamoms.
• Add onion and fry till golden brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till fragrant.
• Add the contents of the fry pan to the dal.
• Mix well and simmer for 2-3 mins.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with steamed rice or chapatti.