Gujarati Dal

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Ingredients

	1/2 cup	Toor Dal
	2 cups	Water
	1 tbsp	Peanut oil
	1 tsp	Mustard Seed
	1 tsp	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	10	Curry Leaf
	2	Green Chili , slit
	1 medium	Tomato , chopped
	1/4 tsp	Turmeric powder
	1 tsp	Red chili powder
	1 tbsp	Jaggery
	1 tsp	Tamarind paste
	salt	To taste
	2 tbsp	Cilantro , chopped
	1 tsp	Ghee

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the toor dal thoroughly under running water and soak it for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the soaked dal and add it to a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water.
3. 3 Pressure cook the dal for 3-4 whistles until it is soft and mushy.
4. 4 Once the pressure releases, mash the dal with a whisk or spoon to a smooth consistency.
5. 5 In a pan, heat peanut oil over medium heat and add mustard seeds.
6. 6 When the mustard seeds crackle, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, and green chilies.
7. 7 Add the chopped tomato and sauté until it becomes soft.
8. 8 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and stir well.
9. 9 Add the mashed dal to the pan and mix well.
10. 10 Add jaggery, tamarind paste, and salt to taste.
11. 11 Let the dal simmer for 10-15 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
12. 12 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and a teaspoon of ghee before serving.