Dahiwali Toovar Dal

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :16 mins
Total Time :1462 hours 26 minutes
Servings :Makes 3 servings

Ingredients :

1/2 cup toovar (arhar) dal
salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp besan (bengal gram flour)
1/2 cup low-fat curds (dahi)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method :

Clean, wash and soak the toovar dal in enough water in a deep bowl for 2 hours and drain well.
Combine the toovar dal, salt, turmeric powder and 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
Combine the besan and curds in a small bowl, whisk well and keep aside.Heat a deep non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the cumin seeds and dry roast for about 30 seconds.
Add the onions and dry roast for 1 to 2 minutes or till they turn light brown in colour. Sprinkle a little water if the mixture starts burning.
Add the cooked dal, chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin seeds powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
Lower the flame, add the curds-besan mixture, ½ cup of water and little salt and mix well. Cook on a slow flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately garnished with coriander.