Dahiwali toovar dal

Ingredients :

• Toovar dal - 1 / 2 cup
• Turmeric powder - 1 / 2 tsp
• Salt - as required
• Cumin seeds - 1 / 2 tsp
• Chopped onions - 1 / 2 cup
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Dhania jeera powder - 1 / 2 tsp
• Besan [ bengal gram flour ] - 1 tsp [ mixed with 1 / 2 cup water ]
• Low fat curds [ dahi ] whisked
• Chopped coriander [ dhania ] - little [ for garnish ]

Method :

Clean, wash and soak the toovar dal in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain and keep aside. Mix the dal, turmeric, salt and 1 cup of water and pressure cook for3 whistles. Alow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Remove, whisk well and keep aside. Then heat a non- stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the cumin seeds. When it pops add the onions and fry till they turn light brown in colour. Then add the cooked dal, chilli powder, dhania jeera powder, and mix well.  Last add the besan paste and curds, mix well and cook for 5 minutes in lower flame. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with steamed rice and roasted papad.