Cucumber Dhal

This is very simple and basic dish. In this dish, dhal is cooked with cucumber and tossed with tempering ingredients. It requires only few items to make your plate is fulfilled with protein. Enjoy your cooking!

Ingredients

Sliced Cucumber – 1

Chopped Tomato – 1

Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp

Sliced Green Chilli – 3

Toor Dhal – 1 Cup

Water – 4 Cups

Salt to taste

To Temper

Ghee – 2 tsp

Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp

Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp

Dry Red Chilli – 2

Curry Leaves – a handful

Hing – a pinch

Chopped Onion – 1

Method

Pressure cook dhal, turmeric powder, salt, green chilli, sliced cucumber, tomato along with 4 cups of water for 3 whistles and keep aside.

Melt ghee in a pan, add the tempering ingredients one by one and fry for few seconds. Add the chopped onions and saute it for a minute.

Transfer the tempering ingredients into dhal and mix well. Serve with hot steamed rice/roti.