Basic dhal recipe - The one that goes with everything!

Dhal is almost a staple in Indian households as an accompaniment to almost every meal - from curry to biryani and even fried eggs. Also the best to just eat on it's own, whether it be like a thick split pea soup or with rice or butter bread! Ingredients 1 cup Dhal 3lt water 1 tbs rough salt 1/2 tsp hurdee For Braising: 1/4 cup oil 2 tbs margarine 2-3 dried chillies 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 med tomato, grated 1 med onion 1/2 tsp jeera 1/2 tsp mustard seed handful of curry leaves Dhania and spring onion to garnish Dhal can be served with almost any curry or meal. Many variations of dhal can also be made including adding brinjal, sour herbs and even green mango. Enjoy!