Dal Fry

Ingredients

 * 1 cup red masoor dal (red lentils)
 * 1/2 cup sliced onions
 * 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
 * 1 tbsp chopped green chiliies
 * 1 tsp cumin seeds
 * 1 tsp aniseed
 * a pinch of asafoetida powder
 * salt, to taste
 * 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
 * 1/4 tsp red chili powder
 * fresh chopped coriander leaves for garnish
 * 2 tbsp ghee
 * water, as needed

Directions
Boil lentils in about 1-2 cups of water till they become soft. Add more water as required.

Heat ghee in a pan and add asafoetida, cumin and aniseeds. When they start to sizzle, add in the sliced onions and fry till slightly brown.

Add salt, chili powder, turmeric powder, green chillies and tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes till tomatoes dry up.

Add the boiled dal alongwith a little water, depending on consistency desired and let come to a boil.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Recipe by Hooked on Heat
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