Dal With Tomato And Curry Leaves

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Dal with tomato is a popular Indian dish that is made from lentils and tomatoes. It is a hearty and comforting meal that can be served on its own or with rice or bread.

To make dal with tomato, you start by cooking lentils until they are soft and tender. In a separate pan, you sauté onions and tomatoes until they are soft and fragrant. Then you add in a blend of spices, such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric, to create a flavorful base for the dal.

Once the spices are fragrant, you add in the cooked lentils and mix everything together. You can adjust the consistency of the dal by adding more water or cooking it down to thicken it up.

Dal with tomato is a nutritious and filling meal that is rich in protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates. It is also vegan and gluten-free, making it a great option for people with dietary restrictions.

Ingredients

2 cups of red lentils3 cups of hot water1 medium sized onion, diced2 tbsp of ginger, diced4 red chillies, chopped12 curry leaves1 tsp of mustard seeds1 tsp of turmeric1 tsp of chilli powder1 cup of cherry tomatoes, sliced in halfsalt, to taste2 cups of hot water

Method

1. Wash the lentils until the water runs clear and soak them in water for about 30 minutes2. Add the lentils to a saucepan and add 3 cups of hot water before bringing them to a boil3. Once the lentils are soft, set aside4. In another pan, sauté the onion, ginger and chillies5. Add the curry leaves and mustard seeds6. Once the onions start turning translucent, add turmeric and chilli powder7. Add the cherry tomatoes8. Pour in the boiled lentils9. Add salt to taste and add another 2 cups of hot water10. Let the dal simmer on low heat for around 5-10 minutes11. Enjoy!