MIXED DAL

Today i tried to make mixed dal,usually dal we call it as bele kattu or kattu saru in kannada,as i know north indians will spell in this name,here dals are made in different varieties like plain dal or mixed dal.here i have prepared mixed dal like toordal,chanadal & moongdal.it is served with rice or chapathi,roti etc., even masala dal is prepared it is prepared as i said plain normally in our side as i said bele kattu saru where simply seasoining is done and masala dal means some masalas are added.


Ingredients:

Toordal
Moongdal
Chanadal all three one cup

Onion one medium size
Tomato one big one
Ginger 1” inch
Green chilli or red chilli 2
Turmeric 1/4 tsp
Salt as per taste
Pinch of sugar

Seasoining;

Ghee 1tbsp
1/2 tsp mustered seeds
1/2 tbsp jeera
Ginger
Asafoetida 1/4 tsp
Green or red chilli

Others;
1/2 tsp jeera powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 to 1 tsp red chilli powder

Coriander leaves
Curry leaves


Method:

1. Cook all dals with sufficiant water by adding little turmeric and ghee until done 
2.  In a pan heat ghee and add all seasoining and fry,
3. Then add chopped onion and sprinkle little salt and sauté until it turns translucent 
4. Now add chopped tomatoes and sauté until done 
5. Then add cooked dal by smashing it smoothly ( strain extra water and keep ) 
6. Now add salt & other ingredients given and mix well and leave it to boil.
7. If the consistancy is very thick add water which you have strained and kept before 
8. Garnish with coriander leaves 
9. Seve hot .

Notes; you can add little lemon juice if needed

2, you can also add garam masala if you like