FRIED DAL GRAVY[traditional]

INGREDIENTS

1. Small Onion                10 nos
2. Tomatoes                     2 nos
3. Water                           5 cups
4. Turmeric                     1 tsp
5. Coriander powder       2 tsp
6. Coriander leaves         for garnishing

FOR SEASONING

1. Badaga                      little
2. Oil                            2 tbsp
3. Hing                         1 tsp
4. Curry leaves             few

FOR GRINDING

1. Tur Dal                    1/2 cup
2. Red chiles                10
3. Cumin                     1 tsp
4. Onion                      1
5. Garlic                      10 flakes
6. Tamarind                 lemon size
7. Curry leaves           few
8. Oil                          1 tsp

METHOD

• Fry the above ingredients and grind to a smooth paste.
• Cut onion, tomatoes, add water and mix to the ground paste.
• Heat oil in a pan add seasoning and fry.
• Add turmeric, coriander powder and fry.
• Stir in the ground masala water to the oil.
• Add salt, mix and bring to boil on high heat.
• Low flame and cook for 10 minutes.
• Or cook for 3 whistles, garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve with rice muddle, ragi muddle, and rice.

NOTE:-

• This is traditional gravy, my Grandma taught me.
• The gravy name is "AREDHA AAMBRA"