Gujarati Dal

We got this recipe from my mother who in turn got it from a friend. Thanks to Manju aunty for this delicious and flavourful dal.

1 cup toor dal (soak for 15 mins)
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
pinch of turmeric (optional)

for the masala:
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp dhania powder
1 tsp grated ginger
1 green chilly
3 tsp jaggery

for seasoning:
2 , 1 inch sticks cinnamon
2 cloves
1 tsp methi seeds
1 tsp mustmustard
1 tsp jeera
good helping of hing (optional)
1 red chilly
6-7 curry leaves
put them in this order

• Add seasoning to heated oil and continue heating until it splutters.
  
• Add the seasoning to the soaked dal, tomatoes, turmeric, water and pressure cook till done. (8 min, high pressure, quick release)
  
• Whisk dal well.
• Add the masala to the dal and boil.