Mix Dal Gravy

This is a simple protein packed gravy made using variety of dals.It tastes good both with rice and roti.

Ingredients:

Mix dal(see note below)	1 cup
Onion	1
Tomato	1
Ginger garlic paste	1 tsp
Green chilli	1
Red chilli powder	as needed
Coriander powder	2 tsp
Chole  masala	1 tsp
Salt	as needed
Cumin seeds	½ tsp
Oil	2 tsp

Method:

• Soak the dhal overnight or for 6-8 hours in enough water.
• Pressure cook the dhal and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds,slit green chilli followed by ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes off.
• Add the chopped onions and fry till they turn translucent.Add chilli powder,coriander powder,chole masala powder and fry well.Stir continuously to avoid the masala getting burnt.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and fry till they turn mushy.
• Now add the cooked dal,salt and required water.Cover with a lid and simmer in low flame for 10 mins.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve.

Note:

• I have used the Mix dal readily available.You can also make with your own combination of dals(4-5 varieties) like channa,moong dal,rajma,Black eyed bean etc.
• You can use Garam masala instead of chole masala.