Dr Amir Khan GP MBChB(hons)MRCGP DCH DRCOG DipDiab PGCE

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1 cup Mash Daal (Urad Daal) (washed & soaked for
30 minutes)
3 cups water
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½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
½ tsp salt
For the Tadka (Tempering):
2 tbsp ghee or oil
1 onion (finely chopped)
2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
1 green chili (chopped)
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
½ tsp red chili powder
½ tsp coriander powder
½ tsp cumin seeds (zeera)
½ tsp garam masala
Salt (to taste)
Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1: Cook the Daal
1. In a pot, add soaked mash daal, water, salt, and
turmeric powder.
2.
Bring it to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until
soft but not mushy. (If using a pressure cooker, cook for 2 whistles.)
3. Once cooked, mash the daal slightly with a spoon to make it creamy.
Step 2: Prepare the Tadka (Tempering)
1.
Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let
them splutter.
2. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add garlic & ginger paste and sauté for 30 seconds.
4. Add chopped tomatoes, green chili, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, and garam masala. Cook until the tomatoes turn soft and the oil separates.
Step 3: Combine & Serve
1. Pour this spicy tadka over the cooked mash daal. Stir
well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
2.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of
lemon juice.
3. Serve hot with roti naan or basmati ricel And fresh Salad

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