Quick Dal Fry

Serves 4

Ingredients
1 cup red masoor dal (split red lentils)
1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow lentils)
2 green chillies, slit
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste

For the tempering
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)
pinch of Hing (asfoetida)
1 dry red chilli
1 onion, sliced
1 tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons ghee

For the garnish
3 tablespoons chopped coriander
1 tablespoon butter

Method
1. Wash the dals together.
2. Combine the dals, chillies, ginger, garlic, turmeric, salt and 3 cups of water and pressure cook till the dal is tender.
3. Remove the chillies and discard. Whisk the dal till it is smooth. Keep aside.

For the tempering
1. Heat the ghee in a pan and add the mustard seeds, hing and red chilli.
2. When the mustard seeds crackle, add the onions and saute till they are translucent.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes and saute for another 3 to 4 minutes.

How to proceed
1. Add the dals to the tempering, mix well and bring to a boil.
2. Serve hot, garnished with the coriander and butter.