A breakfast classic, this Hyderabadi dal is easy to make and ready in minutes!
Ingredients:
1. Moong dal or split Yellow Gram, a cup.
2. Water, 4 cups
3. Turmeric, 1/2 a teaspoon.
4. Salt, to taste
5. Cooking Oil, 1/4 cup
6. Green Chillies, 3, roughly chopped.
7. Onions, 1, medium-sized (60-80g), thinly sliced.
8. Ginger-Garlic paste, 1/2 tablespoon
9. Coriander leaves, a handful.
Preparation:
1. Take a cup of dal in a saucepan. Dry roast over medium-low heat, stirring continuously, till the colour changes from yellow to pinkish brown.
2. Once done, remove and wash, 2-3 times with water. Drain and return to the saucepan.
3. Next, add 3 cups of water and turmeric and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and continue to cook without a lid or partially covered until soft.
4. Then, mash the cooked dal to your liking while still hot. Carefully, add a cup of water to reach the desired consistency (moderately thin or thick).
5. Adjust seasoning and bring to a boil and turn off the heat.
6. To prepare the tadka, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add green chillies and stir fry for a minute.
7. Next, add onions, and continue to stir fry for about 2 minutes.
8. Then add ginger garlic paste and cook until its raw smell goes away.
9. Lastly, add a handful of chopped coriander leaves and continue to cook over medium heat until the onions turn light golden brown. Transfer to the dal while stil hot. Serve with hot parathas.
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