Friday, August 27, 2010

Simple Tomato Dal

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This is a very simple n flavorful dal to prepare. It can be had with rice n rotis and it is one of my favorite dal. There are many variations by changing the dal/lentil. I used mung dal but you can also use toor dal or masoor dal. You can try all the variations n I am sure you will the notice the difference but all are tasty.

Preparation time :5 min
Cooking time:15 min
Serves :3 to 4 people

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup moong dal
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp urad dal
  • 1 tsp crushed garlic
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 green chilli sliced
  • 2 red chilli
  • 1 pinch hing (asafetida)
  • salt to taste
  • 3 cups water
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Cooking Procedure

Wash the dal with normal water n keep aside.In a pressure cooker heat 1 tsp oil add urad dal,mustard seeds,cumin seeds,hing,turmeric powder n stir till mustard seeds splutter.Then add onion,garlic,curry leaves,green chilli,red chilli n fry for a min. Now add tomatoes n dal let them fry one more min.

Then add three cups of water, salt n close the lid, pressure cook for 3 whistles.Then off the flame.Once it cools open the lid mix it well.Add 1 cup water n let it boil for 5 min. And ur dal is ready !!

This dal and another 5 more dishes




goes to "Healing Food - Tomatoes" Event hosted by PJ and started by Siri.
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Tags: Tomato Dal, Tomato Pappu, Tomato Mung Dal, Lentil Gravy

52 comments:

Anonymous said...

wow satya...such a homely,comforting meal.dal-rice is my all time fav.Dal with tomato would be yummy!

Niv said...

Though simple, its the heavenly dish i can say. The platter looks really wonderful and homely.

Suneetha's kitchen said...

satya..looks delicious..will try now itself

aipi said...

Daal is the ultimate comfort food when paired with rice..looks so homey n delish!!

Kiran said...

Simple and comforting dish.

Unknown said...

Wow, what a delicious looking comfort food.

Lakshmi ...Rasoi ki Malkin..northern and southern spices said...

Tomato pappu,simple and tasty dish

Raks said...

Dal looks very comforting and sounds yum,never tried adding garlic,sounds good!

Sadhana Valentina said...

Lovely and perfect dish!!!

Hamsi said...

Simple and delicious meal. I am to eat your lunch today.

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Shabitha Karthikeyan said...

Such a comforting dish to which would everyone's heart !!! Looks delicious homey !!!

Satrupa said...

This is one of my fav comfort food .... I am gonna prepare this for lunch tomm :)

Cheers n Happy Cooking,
Satrupa
http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Hai Satya,

Nice recipe...will try it out your way...Sameena@http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com

Prema said...

yummy dhal dear,such a comfort food,delicious...

anamika said...

It looks yumm Satya:)

Unknown said...

This is the most famous, common and welcoming dish in my kitchen....it really tastes awesome...

Deepthi Shankar said...

sometimes simple meals are perfect. nice dal

Sanyukta Gour(Bayes) said...

looks yum ,delicious and mouthwatering....wonderful pics...my fav

Nandinis food said...

Delicious and comforting dal! My fav:)

Sharmi said...

tomato dal is always a comfort food.
loved all your recipes!

Jayanthy Kumaran said...

My kind of food & am going to make some for dinner. Loved your version and tempting click..:)

Simply Life said...

I've never made this - looks great!

sanjeeta kk said...

Simple and comfort food I rely upon any time.

Santosh Bangar said...

hi satya it is realy yummy.In looking and eating. this simple dal we can eat more.kya khena dal ka!!!!

Suman Singh said...

simple and comfort food to me..looks yummie!

Uma said...

healthy and light meal!

Lav said...

looks yumm !! my all time favourite

Lavanya

www.lavsblog.com

Hamaree Rasoi said...

Hi Satya

Loved the easily prepared dal. Looks so good and yummy.

Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi

Priya Suresh said...

Very comforting and delicious dal..

Unknown said...

simple but healthy dal.. looks perfect dear..

Sutapa said...

Satya this is one of my favorite comfy dish and you make it awesome!
Simple, healthy and delicious!

kitchen flavours said...

I love dal, my neighbour, cooks very delicious dal. Satya, I have extended an award to you. Please do drop by when you can. See you.

~Lisa~ said...

This looks delicious. I added 1/2 more dal to make it less soupy and i really liked it that way (=

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Treat and Trick said...

This simple dish is still the best and it's my fav too, looks great...

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DRY GROUNDNUT CHUTNEY said...

Hi Satya,

Your dal looks wonderful.

Akanksha said...

love it anytime with rice..I like the simplicity

SpicyTasty said...

Looks so good and tempting.

Krishnaveni said...

delicious dishes, i feel hungry sathya

NIDHYA said...

Hi Satya, simple & yum. Nothing can beat dal rice with some ghee.

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Rachel said...

A comforting bowl of goodness.

Shanthi Krishnakumar said...

Looks perfect and perfect for the event too.

Torviewtoronto said...

Delicious dal satya I try to comment sometimes it doesn't work
Hope you received the email card for participating in the event

Joanne said...

Simple and delicious, you say? Can't go wrong there!

Simply Life said...

oh yum! this looks amazing!

Fathima said...

Dal w/ rice... my idea of comfort food... looks yummy!

Heather S-G said...

looks comforting and delicious!

Niloufer Riyaz said...

love to have that platter !!delicious

Urmi said...

Tomato dal looks very nice, yummy and my all time favourite. Very nice, simple and healthy dal.

Adelina said...

some of the tastiest dishes are simple ones, so you have to be proud! Lovely clicks as well.

Sushma Mallya said...

Simple but very delicious...

Unknown said...

inviting plate...am hungry Satya :)

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