Dhal: Mashieal

Mashieal
Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup of moong dhal
• 1 1/2 cups ripe tomatoes diced
• 1 tsp salt

Garnish:

• 1 tsp of mustard seeds
• 1 tsp of cumin seeeds(jeera)
• 1/ tsp of whole black pepper
• 1 tsp of urad dhal
• 1/8 cup diced cilantro(optional)
• 1 whole green chili(optional)
• pinch of turmeric(optional)
• pinch of hingh(optional)

Method:
In a small pot cook the dhal on medium heat in about 2 cups of water. To reduce the cooking foam from spilling over, place a spatula in the pot. Add the diced tomatoes when the dhal is about 3/4 cooked. Continue to cook till the tomatoe is all mushy and soft. The whole dish should be like a thick reddish gravy. Turn off the heat
Garnishing:
To garnish, heat the oil in a small spatula(or a pan), splatter mustard seeds, add urad dhal, cumin seeds, peppers, hingh and turmeric. Let the dhal brown a little. Pour the contents to the pot. Add cilantro and green chili for flavouring.
Cooking tips:
Vary the amount of salt per your taste. Can make this dish with other sweet vegetables like broccoli florets, diced carrots, cucumbers or zucchini. Can also add saute onions for a different variation.
Serving tips:
Serve hot with rotis and rice.