Khatti Dal

 

 

 

Ingredients 

 

1 cup split moong dal

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp haldi powder

2 tbs imli water or lemon juice (more if u like it really sour)

1 small tomato chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh dhuniya leaves

3 Whole dried red chilies

1/4 tsp zeera

1 clove of garlic sliced

4-5 curry leaves (optional)

3-4 tbs oil for tempering (bhagar)

  

 

 instructions

 

Wash the dal well and soak for at least 15-20 minutes. In a pot add the dal and a glass of water. Add the salt, chili powder and haldi and leave on very low heat to cook. When the dal has softened to a paste, add the chopped tomatos and fresh dhuniya and lemon juice or tamarind water.Cook till not either pasty nor very fluid - just a medium consistency.

In a frying pan heat the oil along with the garlic, whole red chili, zeera and curry leaves. When the garlic slices turn light brown add the hot oil to the hot dal and cover immediately.Serve with plain boiled rice.

 Consistency of the dal can be altered according to taste.