Dalitoy (konkani style dal)

                                                                                 

Dali toy is the konkani style dal It's the comfort food for konkani people just the way "dal fry/dal tadka"is to north indians and "varan"to maharashtrians.I inherited this recipe from my aai who is native from karnataka.Actually it's the simple dal preparation without complex flavors or masalas.Dalitoy accompanied with rice and Batata fodi  (potato rava fry) is the ultimate combination.The asafoetida,ginger and green chilli add a prominant flavor to this simple dal preparation.Friends do try this simple and healthy dal recipe.

          Ingredients (serves 3-4)

• 1 cup toor dal
• 3-4 green chillies(slit)
• 1 inch piece ginger(crushed or grated)
• 1/4 th tsp turmeric powder
• 2-3 tsp ghee or coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 red chillies(I used bedgi chillies)
• 2-3 pinches asafoetida
• 4-5 curry leaves
• Salt(as per taste)
• Water ( as per requirement)

          
          Method of preparation

• Soak tur dal in water for atleast 1 hour.
• Cook dal in enough water,add slit green chillies and grated ginger while cooking.
• Once the dal is cooked, mix it nicely using a whisk.At this point add little water if required to adjust the consistency.
• In another pan heat ghee/oil and give tempering with asafoetida,mustard seeds,curry leaves and red chillies.
• Now add the cooked dal in the pan slowly.
• Add turmeric powder and salt,mix well.
• Let it cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• Turn off the flame and serve hot with rice.

          
          Note

• You can garnish this dal with some chopped coriander and grated coconut but it's optional.
• Some people don't add turmeric in the dal but it's again a personal choice.
• You can also add crushed garlic while tempering if you like.

         Happy cooking !