•1 1/2 cups yellow split lentils (toor dal or moong dal)
•1 tsp turmeric
•1 onion, diced
•1 tomato, diced
•Salt to taste
•3 tbsp ghee
•1 tsp cumin seeds
•1/2 tsp mustard seeds
•3 cloves garlic, sliced
•2 dried red chilies
•Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Steps
1.Simmer the lentils with turmeric and 4 cups water until soft, about 20 minutes, skimming off any foam.
2.Stir in the onion, tomato, and salt, simmering for another 5 minutes.
3.Heat the ghee in a small pan, add the cumin and mustard seeds and let them sizzle and pop, then add the garlic and dried red chilies and fry until the garlic is golden.
4.Pour the sizzling tadka over the hot dal immediately before serving, and garnish with cilantro.