Gujarati Dal

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Ingredients

1/2 cup	toor dal (split pigeon peas)
2 cups	water
1 tbsp	peanut oil
1 tsp	mustard seeds
1 tsp	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida
10	curry leaves
2	green chilies, 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	chopped coriander leaves
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.