Ingredients

• 350gms - tur dal
• 1 medium - onion, sliced fine
• 10 cloves - peeled and crushed garlic
• 1/2 tsp - methi/fenugreek seeds
• 1 tbsp - thick tamarind paste
• 2 green chillies, cut vertically into 2
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1 tsp - urad dal, split
• 1/2 tsp - Cuminutes 8-10 - curry leaves
• 4 red chillies
• 1 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1/2 tbsp - chopped, coriander leaves
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• Asafoetida, a pinch
• salt
• 2 tbsp - oil

How to Make Simple garlicky tamarind dal

• Cook dal with methi seeds and turmeric powder in a pressure cooker for 2 to 3 whistles. Mash the dal well and keep aside.
• Heat oil. Add turmeric powder, mustard seeds, cumin, red chilli, garlic and curry leaves.
• Fry till seeds crackle and dal turns light brown.
• Add onion pieces and green chillies. Fry till onion turns pink.
• Add red chilli powder and mix well.
• Add mashed dal, tamarind paste, salt and 150 ml water.
• Let it boil/simmer for 3-4 minutes.
• Sprinkle coriander and remove.
• Serve with hot plain rice with a tsp of ghee.