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Old 27th March 2007, 09:14 AM
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Default Masoor & Tuvar Dal with Zucchini


Ingredients
1 cup masoor daal 4-5 tsp ghee
1 cup tuvar daal salt to taste
2 small zucchini; cut to small cubes

To Garnish:

2 onion; finely sliced
6-7 garlic; finely sliced
1 inch long ginger; finely sliced
a few bunches coriander leaves
3-4 tomatoes; cut into big cubes
1/2 tsp chat masala or a few drops of lemon juice
a few curry leaves
5 green chilies; sliced
1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

Method

Pressure cook the two dals with a little turmeric, salt, green chilies, few drops of ghee,
ginger, curry leaves & garlic.
In a frying pan add the ghee, add cumin and mustard seeds , when they start spluttering,
add onion & fry till its light brown in color.
Add zucchini & fry till it becomes soft.
Add tomatoes & continue frying.
When you see the masala & the ghee separating, add the cooked dal.
Add a little water if needed.
Cook for about 5 minutes.
Mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves & chat masala/lemon juice.
Serve hot with chappati or rice.
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