Dal (Lentils cooked in Indian spices)

Sometimes a simple dal cooked the right way can make your day.

You need
Toor dal - 1 cup (cooked)
Tomato - 1/4 cup (diced)
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Garlic cloves - 2 (crushed)
Green chilly - 1 (slit)
Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida - a pinch
Salt
Sugar - 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander leaves
Curry leaves
Ghee - 1 tablespoon

Method

• In a saucepan start by adding ghee followed by cumin seeds, garlic cloves, green chilly, turmeric powder, Asafoetida, curry leaves and toor dal.
• Add required water to bring it to right consistency.
• Add salt, sugar and allow to boil for about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes and turn off the heat.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm with rice/roti.