TOMATO DAL/PAPPU

SERVES:5-6 people

INGREDIENTS:

Toor dal--------------------1/2 Cup

Tomates--------------------2 large ones

Onion-----------------------1 medium one

Jalapenos-------------------3-4

Turmeric-------------------1/4 tsp

Crushed garlic------------ 3 cloves

Oil---------------------------3-4tbsp

Red chillies----------------4

Cumin,Mustard seeds----1/4 tsp each

Curry leaves--------------few

Coriander leaves---------to garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1.Wash and soak toor dal for 30 mins.

2.Take chopped onions,Jalapenos,tomato chunks,crushed garlic in a pressure cooker.

3.Add the soaked dal(dont add water) to pressure cooker.

4.Add 1-1/2 cups of water,tamarind balls and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles or till the dal is completely done.

5.Can mash the dal to fine consistency or leave it as it is.

6..Heat oil and add cumin,mustard seeds,red chillies,curry leaves and fry for a min and turn off.

7..Add salt,turmeric,pinch of methi powder,above tadka/popu mixture to the cooked dal.

8.Mix well and transfer to a serving bowl.

9.Goes well with rice/roti.