Daal Maharani

From Bharvi Bhuta’s Cookbook

Ingredients:

1/4 Cup Masoor Daal
3/4 Cup Toor Daal
2 Medium Tomatoes
1/2 Medium Red Onion
10 Cloves of Garlic - Shredded
2 sq inch of Ginger
Green Chillies according to your taste
(Make a paste of Green chillies and ginger)
1 tsp Garam Masala
1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
2 Tsp Kasoori Methi
Cumin Seeds for Seasoning
Asafoetida for Seasoning
Salt according to Taste
Oil for cooking

Method:

1) Pressure cook both daals separately.
2) Chop onions finely and tomatoes too.
3) In a non stick pan, heat some oil. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
4) Add Onions, ginger-green chillies paste and garlic and saute it.
5) Add Tomatoes and saute for a little while.
6) Add both the daals and stir gently.
7) Add all the masalas and Kasoori Methi.
Let it all boil for a few minutes. Add water if required.

Enjoy it hot with Rice or Chapathi.