Ingredients

• 1 cup dhal
• 1 inch ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 dried chillies
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp turmeric

• 1 or 2 carrots Optional Add-ins Potatoes

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion
• 4 jalapeno peppers
• 3 tomatoes
• 1/4 head cauliflower

Instructions

1. In a pressure cooker, boil dhal and carrots with ginger, garlic, dried chillies, curry leaves, ground turmeric and salt, about 20-30 minutes.
2. In a pot, heat butter and temper mustard seeds. When they crackle, add cumin seeds and onions. Fry until onions are slightly brown, about 3 minutes.
3. Add jalapeno peppers and tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add cooked dhal to the pot, and cook for 5 minutes.