Mithila Urad Dal

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Urad dal , split black gram
	3 cups	Water
	1 tablespoon	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Ginger , paste
	1 teaspoon	Garlic , paste
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 medium	Tomato , finely chopped
	2	Green Chili , slit
	1 teaspoon	Salt , or to taste
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the urad dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in ginger paste and garlic paste, and sauté for another minute.
6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and the oil starts to separate.
7. 7 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
8. 8 Add the soaked urad dal and slit green chilies, and stir well to combine with the spices.
9. 9 Pour in 3 cups of water and mix well.
10. 10 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles on medium heat.
11. 11 Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the lid and check the consistency.
12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.