Toovar dal
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Soak the toor dal in enough water for an hour.
* Step 2
After half an hour, drain the dal using a strainer.
* Step 3
In a pressure cooker,add washed and drained dal.
* Step 4
Add tomatoes, green chilli, turmeric powder and 2 cups water in a pressure cooker.
* Step 5
Mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
* Step 6
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
* Step 7
Stir the dal once so there are no lumps and remove the slit green chilli.
* Step 8
Add 1 cup of water to adjust the consistency of toover dal and salt.
* Step 9
Whisk well and keep aside.
* Step 10
Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan.
* Step 11
Once the oil is hot,add cumin seeds.
* Step 12
Add asafetida,curry leaves and saute on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
* Step 13
Add dal mixture and mix well.
* Step 14
Cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
* Step 15
Serve toover dal hot with steamed rice or roti.
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