Dal Fry

INGREDIENTS :-

1 Cup Toor dal (Red Gram split)
1 tsp Oil
Juice of ½ Lemon
Salt to taste

For the Masala :-

1 inch Ginger
2 - 3 Cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Coriander Leaves
1 big Tomato, Chopped
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1 medium sized Onion sliced
4 Green Chilies
Salt
oil

Method:-

Pressure-cook Toor Dal. Grind Ginger, Garlic, Green Chilies, Tomatoes, Coriander leaves and Onions to a paste. Heat Oil in a kadai(wok), add Mustard seeds, Jeera and Turmeric powder. Add the masala paste to the Oil and fry until the moisture evaporates. Add the boiled Toor Dal and Salt to the masala and cook for 4 minutes. If it is very thick add a cup of water and stir.
Remove to a serving bowl and add Lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot with Ghee Rice or Roti's.