Kerala Style Tomato Dal recipe - How to make Kerala Style Tomato Dal
Method- Clean, wash and soak the dal in enough water for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Combine the dal, turmeric powder, salt and 3 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Whisk well, add the green chillies, tomatoes, jaggery, prepared paste and 1 cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
- For the tempering, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the dry red chilli and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add this tempering to the prepared dal and little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.