Ingredients

• moong da- 1/2 cup
• channa dal- 1/2 cup
• sabuth or whole udad dal - 1 cup
• cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• cinnamon - 1 piece
• ghee or oil - 3 tbsp
• turmeric powder - 1 tsp
• red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• jeera powder - 1 tsp
• garam masala powder - 1 tsp
• ginger - 1 pinch
• onion - 3 (1 chopped finely)
• garlic - 5 flakes
• green chilly - 1 no (slit lengthwise)
• tomatoes - 3, medium sized
• coriander leaves
• salt to taste

How to Make Tridev Dhal

• Grind 2 onions, garlic, tomatoes, ginger into smooth paste. Pressure cook dal in enough water with turmeric powder. Chop tomatoes.
• Heat oil or ghee in a pan season with cumin seeds and chopped onions, green chilli, cinnamon.
• Stir till it turns golden.
• Add cooked dal, ground masala paste, salt and add little water.
• Add chilli powder, cumin powder and garam masala powder.
• Cook well. Garnish with green coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with roti, naan and rice.