Tasty Red Gram Jeera Dal Recipe For Pulkas

Ingredients

    1 cup toor dal
    1/4 tsp turmeric powder
    Salt to taste

For Seasoning

    1 1/2 tsps jeera (cumin seeds)
    Asafoetida powder (hing), a pinch
    4-5 green chillies, slit and cut in half
    6-7 curry leaves
    2-3 tsps of vegetable oil
 
Directions

    Cook the dal in the pressure cooker with 2 cups of water and a little turmeric powder for about 4-5 whistles. Mash the boiled dal.

    Heat oil in a deep saucepan. Add the hing and jeera. As the seeds start to brown, add the green chillies and saute for a few seconds. Then add the curry leaves.

    Add the boiled dal and 1/4 cup of water along with some salt.
    The dal should be watery.

    Let the jeera dal come to a boil.

    Serve hot with hot roti or rice.