Dhal Tadka

You will need:
Toor dhal-1/4 Cup
Moong dhal-1/4 cup
2 Tsp Ginger garlic paste
Green chillies-4
Onion-1 Sliced
Tomato-1 chopped
Turmeric powder-1/4 Tsp
Red chilly powder-1/4 Tsp
Water:2 Cups
For the tadka :
Oil/Ghee-Tbsp
Mustard seeds-1/4 Tsp
Curry leaves-5
Dried whole red chilly-2
Onion seeds-1/8 Tsp
Cumin seeds ( jeera)-1/4 Tsp
Urad and Channa dhal-1/4 Tsp together
Garnish:
Coriander, Pudina (mint) leaves
Method:
Step 1
Pick the lentils or dhals for stones before washing them.
Step 2
Boil the lentils in water with the ginger garlic paste,turmeric and chopped green chillies for about 15- 20 mins or for 3 whistles in the pressure cooker.
Step 3
Mash the lentil mixture down.The consistency of the mashed lentils should be that of a creamy chicken soup.
Step 4
If the mixture looks too dry,add more water.Season with the salt.
To prepare the tadka
Heat the oil or ghee and fry the onion with the mustard,jeera,Urad-Channa dhal,onion seeds,dried red chillies and chopped tomato for 2 mins.
Pour the tadka over the dhal and garnish with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves,green chillies and mint leaves(optional)