Ingredients

• 1 small cup - toor dal
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• A pinch of hing
• 1/2 tsp - sugar
• 1 tbsp - oil
• 1 - medium sized onion, thinly sliced
• 1 - large tomato, cut into small cubes
• Water as required
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp - coriander

How to Make Maharashtrian Dal

• Wash the dal and cook in pressure cooker with 2 cups of water for 2 whistles.
• Add 1/2 cup water to the cooked dal and blend this to form a smooth paste.
• Heat oil in a deep pan, and add cumin and mustard seeds.
• Once the seeds splutter, add the finely sliced onion and fry till light brown.
• Add the tomato and toss for a minute, then add turmeric, chilli powder, hing, salt and sugar.
• Add 1 cup water to this and cover the pan.
• Cook on low flame till the tomatoes are cooked.
• Add the dal paste to this and stir continuously for 2 mins.
• Add water to the dal to get desired consistency.
• Cook on high till the dal boils.
• Garnish with coriander.
• Serve with hot rice and ghee.