Spring Onion Dal

Pressure cook the soaked lentils along with the chopped spring onion and turmeric powder in 1 1/2 cups water for 5-6 whistles.

Heat oil in a pan & temper with mustard seeds. After it stops spluttering, add onion, curry leaves, ginger, garlic & asafoetida. Saute till light brown.

Add red chilli powder, sambar powder & coriander powder. Mix everything well.

Add the tomatoes. Stir fry till it is mashed.

Add the boiled dal and salt. Simmer on a low flame for 4-5 minutes.

Serve, garnished with coriander leaves.