This delicious, low calorie tomato and lentil dal is a great source of vegetarian protein! It is usually served with steamed rice and vegetables, as part of a wholesome Andhra meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Dal, Indian, Lentils, South Indian, Spices, Tomato, Vegetarian
Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cook toor dal and tomato together (15 minutes/high pressure) and mash it with a spoon or the back of a ladle into a paste.
Get all ingredients together- pressure cooked tomato and toor dal, seasoning ingredients (garlic, curry leaves, urad dhal, curry leaves, green and red chili peppers, mustard and cumin seeds, turmeric powder) methi powder, fine cut cilantro and salt.
Heat oil in a pan (or in Instant Pot, setting on 'Saute' mode) . Add garlic and saute until golden brown. Add rest of the seasoning seasoning ingredients and fenugreek powder. Stir for a minute on medium flame.
Add the pressure cooked toor dal and tomato, salt, and continue cooking for about 5 minutes or until contents come to a simmer.
Add cilantro and stir well (or garnish with cilantro after transferring to a serving dish and mix well before serving)
Serve hot with steamed brown rice, organic ghee, vegetable and pickles for a wholesome Andhra meal.
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Notes
Goes well with hot Steamed Brown Rice and Organic Ghee.*Use organic ingredients wherever possible