Masala Dal

Ingredients:

• thoor dal 100 gm
• moong dal 100 gm
• urad dal 100 gm
• masoor dal 100 gm
• coriander seeds 2 tsp
• cumin seeds 1 tsp
• red chillies 8
• turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
• cinnamon 3 sticks
• pepper corns 3
• cloves 3
• garlic(crushed) 5 cloves
• ginger(peeled) 1" long piece
• coriander leaves(chopped) 50 gm
• ghee 50 ml
• onions(grated) 3
• tomatoes(chopped) 2
• salt to taste

Method:

Cook the dals together in a litre of water and keep aside. Grind coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies, turmeric powder, cinnamon sticks, pepper corns, cloves, garlic, ginger and coriander leaves into a smooth paste and keep aside. Heat ghee in a saucepan and fry the onions to a light brown, Add the paste, mix well with the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes and mix well and cook for 5 minutes so that the tomatoes are done. Add the cooked dal and salt to taste; stir the ingredients together. Cook for 5 more minutes, shut off the flame, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.