masoor dal tadka recipe
firstly, in a pressure cooker heat ghee and in bay leaf.
further add finely chopped onions and saute well.
also add in 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste and 1 green chilli. saute well.
additionally add 2 finely chopped tomato and saute till they turn soft and mushy.
add in ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder and salt to taste. saute till the spices turn aromatic.
furthermore, add in 1 cup washed masoor dal / red lentils.
cover the pressure cooker with lid and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles on medium flame.
once the pressure releases, check if the dal has cooked well and mash slightly.
also add 1 cup of water and adjust consistency. get the dal to a boil.
meanwhile prepare the tempering by heating ghee in a small kadai.
add in 1 tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp jeera and pinch of hing.
also add ¼ tsp chilli powder and ¼ tsp garam masala powder, few curry leaves and dried red chilli.
once the tempering splutter, pour over the dal.
add in chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
finally, serve masoor dal fry hot with rice or roti.