Dhal is almost a staple in Indian households as an accompaniment to almost every meal from curry to biryani and even fried eggs. Also the best to just eat on it's own, whether it be like a thick split pea soup or
with rice or butter bread!
Ingredients
1 cup Dhal
3lt water
1 tbs rough salt
1/2 tsp hurdee
For Braising:
1/4 cup oil
2 tbs margarine
23 dried chillies
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 med tomato, grated
1 med onion
1/2 tsp jeera
1/2 tsp mustard seed
handful of curry leaves
Dhania and spring onion to garnish

Dhal can be served with almost any curry or meal. Many variations of dhal can also be made including adding brinjal, sour herbs and even green mango.
Enjoy!