ANGLO-INDIAN DOL CURRY / SIMPLE DAL CURRY / DAL WITH TOMATOES

ANGLO-INDIAN DOL CURRY (RED LENTIL/ MASOOR DHAL) Ingredients 1 cup Masoor dhal / Red Lentils 2 small onions chopped 2 tomatoes chopped 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste A few curry leaves 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon mild chillie powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder Salt to taste 2 tablespoons oil Method Wash and soak the dhal in water for one hour Heat oil in a suitable pan and add the mustard seeds. When they begin to crackle add the onions and curry leaves and fry till the onions turn translucent. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for a few minutes then add the chopped tomatoes. Fry till the tomatoes turn soft. Add the chillie powder, turmeric, cumin and coriander powder and fry for a few minutes with a little water. Add the red lentils / Masoor dhal and then add 4 to 5 cups of water and bring to boil. Once it comes to a rolling boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the dhal is cooked. Now add salt to taste and a teaspoon of butter and mix gently. Serve with rice and any side dish #angloindian #redlentils #dal