INGREDIENTS

Thoor dal
Moong dal
Urd dal
Massor dal
Coriander seeds
Cummin seeds
Red chillies
Turmeric powder
Cinnamon
Pepper corns
Cloves
Garlic (crushed)
Ginger(peeled)
Coriander leaves(chopped)
Ghee
Onions(grated)
Tomatoes(chopped)
Salt to taste
 

100 gm
100 gm
100 gm
100 gm
2 teaspoon
1 teaspoon
8
1/4 teaspoon
3 sticks
3
3
5 cloves
1" long piece
50 gm
50 ml
3
2

 

METHOD

1.Cook the dals together in a litre of water and keep aside.
2.Grind coriander seeds, cummin seeds, red chillies, turmeric powder, cinnamon sticks, pepper corns, cloves, garlic, ginger and coriander leaves into a smooth paste and keep aside.
3.Heat ghee in a saucepan and fry till it turns light brown.
4.Add the paste, mix well with the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes.
5.Add tomatoes and mix well and cook for 5 minutes so that the tomatoes are done.
6.Add dal (vide 1) and salt to taste; stir the ingredients together. Cook for 5 more minutes, shut off the flame, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

By: Pushpa Jain