Dal Vangi

Preparation Time - 5 Min                              Cooking Time - 30 Min                              Serves - 4

Ingredients:

Tuvar dal - 1/2 Cup

Egg Plants(Brinjal) - 4 small

Chopped onion - 1/2 Cup

Garlic cloves - 4

Red chili powder - 1 1/2 Tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp

Garam masala - 1 Tsp

Cumin powder - 1 Tsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Salt - to taste

Mustard seeds - 1 Tsp

Oil - 1 Tbsp

Method:

1) Chop egg plants in small cubes and put aside in water.

2) Wash dal till water runs clean, add chopped egg plants and pressure cook for 20 min or up to 3 whistles.

3) Heat oil in wok and crackle mustard seeds. Add asafoetida and garlic and saute well.

4) Add onions and fry till golden brown in color.

5) Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, cumin powder and mix well.

6) Add pressured cooked dal, 1/2 cup of water and salt, mix well and cook for 5-7 min.

7) Garnish with fresh cilantro, add lemon juice and serve hot with chapati.

Dal Vangi