Arhar Dal with Tomato and Onion

1. 1

   Put the dal and 4 1/2 cups water in a medium pan.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil and remove the froth that rises to the top.

3. 3

   Turn heat to low and add the turmeric.

4. 4

   Stir, cover partially, and simmer gently for an hour.

5. 5

   Add the salt and cayenne.

6. 6

   Stir.

7. 7

   Cover partially again and simmer gently for about 10 minutes or until you finish the next step.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat.

9. 9

   When it is very hot, put in the cumin and mustard seeds.

10. 10

    As soon as the mustard seeds pop, a matter of seconds, add the curry leaves and onions.

11. 11

    Stir and fry until the onions have softened a bit and turned brown at the edges.

12. 12

    Add the tomatoes and stir on medium-low heat until the tomatoes have softened a bit also, about 2 minutes.

13. 13

    Pour the contents of the frying pan into the pan with the dal and stir it in.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.