Masoor Dal

Ingredients:

2 cups masoor dal

1 ½ tsps turmeric

salt to taste

1/3 cup oil

1 ½ onions, chopped

2-3 green chilles, chopped

2 tomatoes, chopped

1 bunch coriander, chopped

Procedure:

Rinse masoor dal thoroughly, until water is clear. In pot bring 1 quart water to boil. Add masoor dal. Cook half way, about 10 to 15 minutes,1/2 teaspoon turmeric and salt. As masoor dal cooks, uncovered, water will evaporate and mixture will thicken. Add more water to keep dal loose, like texture of thick cream. When dal is soft, turn off heat. Heat oil in wok. When oil is very hot, add onions and cook until tender and translucent but not browned. Add chilles and continue to fry until onions are deep-yellow. Add remaining 1 tsp d turmeric. Do not allow spices to burn. Keep stirring until mixture starts to stick. Add tomatoes. Cook until tomato softens. Add corienders. Pour in pot of masoor dal and simmer to blend flavors.