Simple Dal curry

Recipe for Simple Dal curry - Kerala Style

Ingredients:-
Red Lentils / Masoor dal - 1 cup
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tea spoon
Tomato chopped - 1
Ginger chopped - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
For Tempering
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tea spoon
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
Chili powder - a pinch
Turmeric powder -  a pinch
Curry leaves
Dried red chilies
Oil

Soak red lentils for 15 minutes,drain and cook it covered for 20 minutes(or until it is done),adding 2-4 cups of water, turmeric powder and salt.Mash it with back of a spoon.Add chopped tomatoes ginger garam masala and cumin seeds.Simmer for another 10 minutes.add 1/2 cup water if necessary.

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.when they pop up , add curry leaves, dried red chiles and toss it well. Switch off , add spice powders mix well and pour over the curry and serve warm

Cheers!!!!