Shahi dal

Ingredients :

• Split black gram [ urad dal ] - 1 cup [ soaked in water ]
• Finely chopped onions - 1 cup
• Finely chopped ginger - 2 1 / 2 tsp
• Finely chopped green chillies - 2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1 / 2 sp
• Salt - as required
• Garam masala - 1 / 2 sp
• Oil - 2 table spoon
• Cornflour - 1 / 2 tsp
• Low fat- free  milk - 1 / 2 glass
• Finely chopped coriander leaves - little [ for garnish ]

 { mix the cornflour in the milk and keep aside ]

Method :

First clean, wash and soak the urad dal in water for 4 to 5 hours. Then mix the dal with ginger, green chillies, salt and 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistle. Allow the pressure to leave, and open the lid,
 remove whisk well and keep aside. Then heat a non- stick pan, on a medium flame pour oil,  and  when hot, add the cumin seeds. When its pop lower the flame, add the onions and fry till the onions turn light brown in colour. Sprinkle a little water if they start burning. Then add the cooked dal, garam masala, and 1 cup of water. Mix well and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the cornflour and milk mixture and mix well. Allow to boil in a low flame till the dal becomes thick. Garnish with chopped coriander. serve hot with roti, parathas. It tastes like corn soup.