Dal Fry

• Toor dal1 cup
• Water2 1/2 cups
• Salt (for boiling)1 tsp
• Turmeric1/4 tsp
• Ghee3 tbs
• Chopped tomatoes1 cup
• Cumin seeds1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds1/2 tsp
• Bay leaf2
• Green chili, chopped1 tbs
• Ginger, shredded2 tsp
• Cilantro2 tbs
• Red pepper (chili powder)1/2 tsp
• Salt (for seasoning)1/2 tsp
• Sugar1 tsp
• Garam masala1/4 tsp

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1. 1Wash and soak toor dal in 3 cups water for at least 1 hour; drain. 1:00:00
2. 2Simmer dal with 2 1/2 cups water, 1 tsp salt, and turmeric for 30 minutes until soft. 30:00
3. 3Heat ghee in a pan; add cumin and mustard seeds until they crack.
4. 4Stir in bay leaves, green chili, ginger, and red pepper for a few seconds.
5. 5Add tomatoes, 1/2 tsp salt, and sugar; cook until mushy.
6. 6Stir in cilantro and garam masala; cook for 1 minute. 1:00
7. 7Pour the tomato mixture into the dal and mix well.
8. 8Cook the combined mixture for 1 final minute and serve.