Dal

Make Dal at home

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils or toor dal, rinsed
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 dried red chilies
• 1 small onion, chopped
• Cilantro and lemon to finish

How it's made

1. Boil the lentils with water and turmeric, skimming foam, until completely soft, 20 to 30 minutes.
2. Add the tomato and salt halfway through.
3. Whisk the dal until smooth and creamy; add water if too thick.
4. Heat ghee in a small pan; fry cumin seeds until they crackle.
5. Add the onion, garlic and chilies and fry until golden.
6. Pour the hot tadka over the dal and cover for a minute.
7. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon.