Cousin Helen's Dal

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A quick and easy tomato dal from hyderabad, india.

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Steps

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Wash dal thoroughly.

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Boil the dal.

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Set aside.

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In a separate frying pan , heat oil.

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Add mustard , cummin seeds , dry red chillies and curry leaves when the oil is hot.

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Lower the heat and put in the cayenne pepper , turmeric , coriander powder add chopped tomatoes and cook this on slightly higher heat adding a little water as necessary.

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Add tamarind juice and add this mixture to the boiled dal.

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Bring it all to a boil.

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Ingredients

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orange lentils, oil, mustard seeds, cumin seed, dried red chilies, curry leaves, turmeric, cayenne pepper, coriander powder, chopped tomato, salt, tamarind juice