Dal (with Green gram dal)

....also known as paasiparuppu kadayal. 

Serves: 4

You need:

Green gram dhal/Paasi paruppu – 1/2cup

Onion – 1

Tomatoes – 1 big one

Garlic pods – 5

Turmeric powder – 1/4tsp

Green chillies – 1 (optional)

Salt – as needed

Water –2cups

Oil/Ghee – 1tbsp

For seasoning:

Mustard seeds – 1tsp

Urad dal – 1tsp

Red chillies – 2

Cumin seeds – 1/4tsp

Few curry leaves

Cooking:

Pressure cook green gram dhal, onion, tomatoes, garlic pods with sufficient salt and turmeric powder for 4whistles. Add one green chilly if you prefer spicy dhal.

                            

Heat oil/ghee. Temper with mustard seeds, urad dal, red chillies, cumin seeds and curry leaves. Add this to the dal. 

                             

Add another half cup of water if the dhal is too thick. 

Mix and simmer for another 5minutes in low heat.