Daal Chawal

Ingredients

• 1 cup masoor or moong daal, washed
• 4 cup water
• 0.5 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp red chilli powder
• 3 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 4 dried red chillies
• 2 cup rice, boiled

Method

1. Boil the daal with water, turmeric, salt and chilli until soft, about 25 minutes. Mash lightly.
2. For the tarka, heat oil, add cumin, garlic and dried chillies, and fry until the garlic is golden.
3. Pour the tarka over the daal and cover for one minute.
4. Serve with hot rice, a little salad and achar.