Tomato Pappu

Ingredients:

Toor dal- 1 cup

Onion- 1 (chopped)

Ginger- 1 inch (chopped)

Green chillies- 3 (slit)

Tomatoes- 2 (chopped)

Turmeric powder- ½tsp

Oil- 2tbsp

Salt as per taste

Coriander leaves for garnishing

For Seasoning

Dry red chillies- 2

Mustard- 1tsp

Cumin seeds- 1tsp

Garlic- 4 cloves (minced)

Asfoetida or hing- 1pinch

Ghee- 1tbsp

Procedure

Pressure cook the dal for a duration of 3 whistles on medium flame.

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds to it. When the seeds pop, add cumin, asfoetida, garlic and dry red chillies.

Once they sprinkle, add onions to it. Saute the onions till they turn golden.

Then add ginger and green chillies. Cook for a minute and then add the tomatoes. Sprinkle salt so that the tomatoes melt quickly.

Now add a bit of turmeric powder and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Pour the cooked dal into the pan along with a cup of water. Let it bubble for at least 4-5 minutes on low flame.

Add a blob of ghee for taste.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve Tomato Pappu with steamed rice and pickle.