Tomato Dal

This dal recipe comes handy when you want  to make something really quick.Its extremely easy to make and tastes good too.I love the flavor of Coriander accompanied by a dash of lemon :) This can be eaten with rice or rotis.

Time:Making Time (15 mins)

Difficulty level:Easy

Ingredients:

• 2 Medium sized Tomatoes,finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cup Moong Dal
• 3-4 Green Chilies (slit)
• 1/2" Ginger,finely chopped 
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Jeera(Cumin) Seeds
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tbsp Oil/Ghee
• Finely chopped Coriander leaves for garnish
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Pressure cook the Moong dal,Tomatoes,Green Chillies,Ginger,a pinch of turmeric powder & Salt along with enough water.
2. Once the dal is cooked, add the garam masala,chilli powder and salt to taste.You can alter the consistency of the Dal by adding water.
3. Now heat a tsp of oil and season with Mustard and Cumin seeds.Allow it to splutter.
4. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and top it up with a dash of lemon.Serve Hot with Rice or Roti.

Optional : You can also add 1 cup of Green Peas or some mashed potatoes to the Dal