Bihari Urad Dal

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Ingredients

1 cup	urad dal (split black gram)
3 cups	water
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	fennel seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, grated
2 medium	tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon	garam masala
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the urad dal thoroughly under running water and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the soaked dal and set aside.
3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds and fennel seeds, allowing them to splutter.
5. 5 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
6. 6 Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute.
7. 7 Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and oil starts to separate.
8. 8 Add the drained urad dal to the cooker and mix well with the masala.
9. 9 Pour in 3 cups of water and stir everything together.
10. 10 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles on medium heat.
11. 11 Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
12. 12 Stir in garam masala and adjust salt if necessary.
13. 13 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.