Dal - Roti. (Comfort Food.)

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Moong Dal
• 1 tbsp Ginger (grated)
• 1 tbsp Garlic (grated)
• 2 Dry Red Chillies
• 1 Onion , finely chopped
• 2 Tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Corriander powder
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1" Cinnamon stick
• Few Curry leaves
• Chopped Cilantro
• lemon to serve.

Method:

• Soak the dal for an hour.Then pressure cook the dal for about 2-3 Whistles.
• Heat oil in a pan and fry the ginger , garlic & onion till they are soft.
• Add the tomatoes & cook till it disintegrates & all in all the spices except garam masala.
• Let this cook well for about 5 mins & then add the boiled lentils to this.
• Mix thoroughly & let it simmer on slow flame for about 10-15 mts.
• Now heat the ghee , once its hot add the dried red chillies & stir around till fragrant.
• Add the garam masala , curry leaves & instantly pour it into the dal.
• This will fill up the kitchen with wonderful aroma.Remove.
• Check for salt & squeeze the lime, garnish with chopped cilantro, some raw onions & serve hot with rotis.