Tadka Dal

Ingredients
Moong dal 1/4 cup
Toovar/arhar dal 1/4 cup
Chana dal 1/4 cup
Red Onion 1 finely chopped
Tomato 1 chopped
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder 1/4 tsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil 3 tsp

For Tadka
Ghee 2 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp
Ginger paste 1/4 tsp
Garlic paste 1/4 tsp
Green chillies 2 chopped
Whole red Chilli 1
Curry leaves 6
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida
Cilantro chopped

Method

Wash all the dals and soak for 1 hr

Drain soaked dals, add water and salt and pressure-cook for four whistles or until the dals are completely cooked.
Mix them properly with a round ladle.
Heat oil in a pan. Add Asafoetida.
Add onions, salt and turmeric and cook till the onions turn light golden
Add tomatoes and cook till soft
Add cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chilli powder
Cook for a min
Add the boiled dal and mix well. Add water as needed
Allow the dal to boil for 5 mins.
Remove from flame and keep aside
For the tadka, heat a small pan. Add ghee.
Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds
Once they splutter add garlic, ginger, whole red chilli, green chillies and curry leaves
Cook for 2-3 mins
Pour the tadka over the dal
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot

Cooking Time - 30 mins

Servings - 3