Masoor Dal

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Ingredients

1 cup	masoor dal (red lentils)
3 cups	water
1 tbsp	mustard oil
1 tsp	panch phoron (Bengali five spice)
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 medium	tomato, chopped
1 tsp	turmeric powder
1 tsp	red chili powder
—	salt to taste
2	green chilies, slit
2 tbsp	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the masoor dal under running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2 In a pot, combine the rinsed dal with 3 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
3. 3 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the boiling dal.
4. 4 Lower the heat and let it simmer until the dal is cooked and soft, about 20 minutes.
5. 5 In a separate pan, heat mustard oil over medium heat.
6. 6 Add panch phoron to the hot oil and let it sizzle for a few seconds.
7. 7 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
8. 8 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
9. 9 Add the slit green chilies and sauté for another minute.
10. 10 Pour the onion-tomato mixture into the cooked dal and stir well.
11. 11 Simmer the dal for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.