Simple Dal Fry

 Blogging Marathon has reached a milestone today. Yes it is the 20th edition of the Blogging Marathon. Something that was started by Srivalli to be a motivating factor to post in the blog, has become a part and parcel of those of us who do it regularly. It more fun to find a group of people who choose themes and come out with innovative recipes. The themes range from very easy ones to the real tough ones.

My theme for the first week is Delicious Dals. I had put in my thoughts on what to cook under this theme, 

only then it dawned upon me that my space, does not have the very basic Dal recipe. Last Saturday, I was all by myself and was looking out to cook something comforting and quick. So made this Dal  and had it with Appalam. Easy to make at the same time has a wonderful , comforting taste

Ingredients

Toor Dal - 1 cup

Jeera - 1 tsp

Red chili - 2 

Turmeric Powder - a pinch

Asafoetida powder - a pinch

Salt - to taste

Ghee - 1 tbsp

Method

Pressure cook the Toor Dal with a pinch of turmeric powder and Asafoetida

Let it cook for about 3 whistles

Wait till the pressure is released and mash the cooked Toor Dal

In a small wok heat a little ghee and add the Jeera to it

When they sputter add the red chili

Pour it over the cooked and mashed Dal

Serve with hot rice and Appalam

Check out what my fellow bloggers are cooking for this Marathon