Simple Dal

Overview
A simple a delicious Dal curry that is healthy and good for you. Roasting the Dal before cooking gives this dish a nutty taste and special aroma.

Ingredients
Moong Dal split - 1 cup
Roma tomatoes - 4 chopped finely
Cilantro - a hand full chopped
Garlic -  5 cloves finely chopped
Onion - 1/2 medium one finely chopped
Red chilly powder - 1 teaspoon
Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon

Steps
1. Wash the Dal well and drain.
2. In a heavy bottom Pan or the pressure cooker put the Dal and dry roast till the Dal turns color from yellow to golden brown
3. Add 2 cups of water and cook till the Dal can be mashed easily with a spoon.
4. Add tomatoes and cook for few more minutes till the tomatoes are cooked well.
5. Add turmeric and salt to this and bring it to a boil. Turn off heat and add chopped cilantro to it.
6. In another pan heat the oil. Add the garlic and onions to it and saute till the onions are slight brown. Add the red chilly powder and saute for few more minutes. Add the Dal to this and mix well.  Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Serve hot with Rice or Chapatis