Simple Toor Dal Recipe

Dal Recipe 

For Pressure Cooking


Tuvar Dal-2 cups (Yellow split peas)
Water 3 cups or more  (approx)

Whole Fenugreek- big pinch
Garlic 4 pods
Cumin Powder 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4  tsp
Avacado or coconut  oil 1/2 tsp

Seasoning

Oil to fry
Mustard seeds few

Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp 
Asafotida powder pinch
Onions sliced 1
Curry leaves few sprigs 
Red chilies 2-3 deseeded 
Tomatoes Diced 2 or substitute with juice of 1/2 lemon 
Salt to taste
Ghee

Method

Wash and soak the lentil with enough water for an hour
Pressure cook for 12-15 minutes or for 2 Whistle's with the above mentioned ingredients.

If you’re Using an  insta pot and cook on pressure mode  for 8 min, allow natural  release  for 10 min after that you can switch to pressure release knob from sealing to venting to release any steam.

In a separate skillet heat oil,add the mustard seeds wait for it to sputter then add the  cumin seeds and asafotida  followed  by the onions fry until it is wilted,then add the curry leaves,red chillies and sauté  till the spices are aromatic,now add the diced tomatoes, finally  add the cooked dhall bring it to a boil.Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves!

Enjoy this yummy Dhal with some Roti or just hot Rice and a dollop of  Ghee!