Dal ki Dulhan

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Toor Dal
	1 cup	Whole wheat flour
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 medium	Tomato , 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
	—	Cilantro , fresh, 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.