Toor Dal

🥘 Ingredients

• toor dal ½ cup
• water 1 ½ cup
• water 1 cup
• tamarind 1 tbsp
• onion 1/4-1/2 cup
• bhindi 2-3 pcs
• carrot 1 pc
• sunflower seed oil 1-2 tbsp
• methi pinch
• rai pinch
• jeera pinch
• haldi pinch
• water 2 cup
• sambar spice
• lime
• ghee
• salt

Cooking the Dal

1. 1

   Optionally, soak toor dal in water for 30 minutes , then discard the soaking water.
2. 2

   Rinse the dal four times, then drain.
3. 3

   Pressure cook the dal with water for 4 whistles .

Preparing the Vegetables

1. 1

   Microwave a small bowl of water for 30 seconds . Place tamarind in the warm water to soak and soften.
2. 2

   Chop onion into pieces.
3. 3

   Trim the top and bottom of bhindi and make a slit down the center of each.
4. 4

   Cut carrot into pieces.

All Together Now

1. 1

   In a large pot over medium heat, warm sunflower seed oil .
2. 2

   Add a methi , rai , jeera , and haldi . A metal plate to pre-mix the spices before adding to heat is helpful here.
3. 3

   Squeeze and pulp the soaked tamarind into the pot and stir.
4. 4

   Add the pressure-cooked dal, water , and a sprinkle of sambar spice .

Finishing Up

1. 1

   Add the prepared vegetables. If the dal looks too thick, add more water.
2. 2

   Let it boil until the vegetables are cooked through and the yellow rawness is gone from the surface. until done
3. 3

   Serve mixed with rice, a squeeze of lime , and optionally ghee . Add salt to taste.