Masoor dal fry

Ingredients:
Split masoor dal - 2 cups
Onion, sliced - 1/4 of 1 large
Ginger, chopped - 1" piece
Garlic pods, whole (from frozen batch) - 5
Serrano peppers, slit lengthwise - 2 medium
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Tomatoes, canned - 2 whole + 1/2 cup of juice
Garam masala - 3/4 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp or to taste
Oil - 1 tbsp
Kasoori methi - a fistful
Coriander leaves, chopped - a fistful

Method:
Cook the dal in the Instant Pot on Pressure Cook setting. Pressure releases in about 30 min, turn off immediately.

Heat oil. Add cumin seeds. When they splutter, add ginger, garlic, and chillies. Stir fry for a couple of minutes, then add the onions. Stir fry for a few minutes. Add salt, mix well, and add the garam masala. Fry for a couple of minutes, then add the tomatoes. Gently cut them into quarters. Cook covered on a low flame until the tomatoes soften. Add the kasoori methi and mix well. Add the dal and cook for a couple of minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan