Chitrapur Saraswat Dalitoy

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Ingredients

1 cup	toor dal (split pigeon peas)
2 cups	water
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	salt
1 tablespoon	ghee
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2	dried red chilies
1 pinch	asafoetida (hing)
1 sprig	curry leaves
1 tablespoon	lemon juice
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the toor dal thoroughly under running water.
2. 2 In a pressure cooker, combine the washed dal with 2 cups of water and turmeric powder.
3. 3 Pressure cook the dal for 3-4 whistles or until it is soft and mushy.
4. 4 Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and mash the dal slightly.
5. 5 Add salt to the cooked dal and mix well.
6. 6 In a small pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
7. 7 Add mustard seeds to the hot ghee and let them splutter.
8. 8 Add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, asafoetida, and curry leaves to the pan.
9. 9 Fry the spices for a few seconds until they release their aroma.
10. 10 Pour the tempering over the cooked dal and mix well.
11. 11 Add lemon juice to the dal and stir to combine.
12. 12 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving.