Dal Fry

Ingredients	Quantity
Toor dal	¼ cup
Yellow moong dal	¼ cup
Masoor dal	1/8 cup
Channa dal	1/8 cup
Green chilli	3 to 4
Curry leaves	2 stalks
Garlic grated	½ tsp
Ginger grated	½ tsp
Lemon juice	½ tbsp
Onion – finely chopped	1
Chopped coriander	1 tbsp
Cumin & mustard seeds	½ tsp
Red chilli powder	½ tsp
Turmeric powder	½  tsp
Rajwadi garam masala	¼ tsp
Salt	to taste
Ghee	3 tbsp

Mix all the dals. Wash thoroughly and soak for 10 minutes. Pressure cook till done. (approx. 3 whistles). Cool cooker, remove dal, beat with hand beater. Make thin paste of the dry masala powders. Heat 2 tablespoon ghee in saucepan add the chopped onion and fry for till onions are pink. Add the dry masala paste, fry for a minute more. Add the dal and bring to boil. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Take dal in serving dish.

Just before serving give the tadka (seasoning) as follows:

Heat remaining ghee in a small saucepan, add seeds (cumin and mustard). Allow to splutter. Add green chilli, curry leaves, garlic, ginger and fry for 3-4 seconds. Take off fire. After 2-3 seconds, add lemon juice and chopped coriander. Pour onto hot dal and cover for 2-3 minutes. Stir and serve hot with plain or jeera rice or buttered rice.