Dal ki Dulhan

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Ingredients

1 cup	toor dal (pigeon peas)
1 cup	whole wheat flour
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 medium	tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 tablespoon	ghee
1 inch	ginger, grated
2 cloves	garlic, minced
2 cups	water
—	salt to taste
—	fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the toor dal in water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt and enough water to make a firm dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each into a small disc.
4. 4 In a pressure cooker, heat ghee and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
5. 5 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
6. 6 Add grated ginger and minced garlic, sauté for another minute.
7. 7 Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
8. 8 Drain the soaked dal and add it to the cooker along with 2 cups of water and salt to taste.
9. 9 Bring the mixture to a boil, then gently place the dough discs (dulhans) on top of the dal.
10. 10 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles.
11. 11 Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the lid.
12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.