Dhal Curry / Paruppu

Dhal curry is the basic and simple dish. When we are too tried and lazy to cook, we can finish the lunch menu with Dhal Curry and Rasam with Appalam,Potato fry or Pickle.

Cook Time: 15Mins

Ingredients:

Toor Dhal            1/4Cup

Cumin Seeds       1tsp

Turmeric Powder  a pinch

Tomato                Less than 1/4No.

Onion                   Less than 1/4Cup

Asafoetida            a pinch

Water                   1/2 Cup

Garlic Clove          1No.

Coriander Leaves   few

Salt                       to taste

For Seasoning:

Oil                       2tsp

Mustard Seeds     1tsp

Urad Dhal            1tsp

Curry Leaves       1Strand

Red Chilli             1No.

Green Chilli          1No.

Preparation Method:

1. Wash Dhal.Mix Dhal, Turmeric Powder, Asafoetida, Cumin Seeds, Garlic Clove with Water and Pressure cook them for 5-6 Whistles. Dhal must be cooked well. Smash the Dhal after cooked.

2. Meantime, in a Pan add Oil. Add Mustard Seeds,Urad Dhal, Curry Leaves, Green Chilli ,Red Chilli and Onion. Fry them and add it to the Cooked Dhal. Add Salt and Garnish with Coriander Leaves.

Some Tips:

1. Do Not add Salt to the Dhal when you Pressure Cook it. Dhal will not be cooked. So add Salt only after the Dhal is cooked.

2. Coriander Powder, Chilli Powder, Sambar Powder can be added for different taste.

3. Serve it with hot Steamed Rice with Ghee or Sesame Oil.