Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           yellow moong dal
     1/4  cup           masoor dal
     1/4  cup           toor dal
   3                    flakes garlic crushed -- (3 to 4)
   1      1 inch piece  ginger crushed or grated
   4                    green chillies finely chopped
   1      stalk         curry leaves
   1      tablespoon    coriander finely chopped
   2                    onions cut into rings or very thin strips
     1/4  teaspoon      turmeric powder
   2      pinches       asafoetida
                        salt to taste
   3      tablespoons   ghee
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin & mustard seeds

Preparation:

Wash dals together. Drain water. Heat the ghee in a saucepan and fry the onion till dark brown and crisp. Drain out with a spoon. Remove 2 teaspoons. ghee from the saucepan and keep aside. Add ginger and garlic to the rest. Fry for a minute, add dals and stir for 2-3 minutes. Add 3-3 1/2 cups water. Transfer to a cooker container. Add the turmeric to the dal, and pressure cook till done. (approx.3 whistles) Cool cooker and remove the dal. Stir gently. Transfer to serving dish, add chopped coriander and fried onions. Reheat the ghee kept aside, add seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Pour over dal while spluttering. Stir gently. Serve hot with steamed rice or parathas. Making time: 25 minutes (excluding cooker time) Makes: 4 servings Shelflife: Best piping hot and fresh