Tomato Masoor Dal

Ingredients:

Masoor Dal-1cup
Finely chopped Onions-3/4 cup
Green chillies-2
Canned whole Tomatoes-1 can
Finely chopped garlic-1 1/2 tsp
Finely chopped cilantro(coriander leaves)-1Tbsp
Turmeric-1/2tsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Cumin seeds-1tsp
Dry red chillies-2
Curry Leaves-few
Oil-1 1/2 tsp
Ghee-1 1/2tsp
Salt-1tsp or as per taste
Water-1/2 cup
Lemon or Lime juice-1tsp(Optional)

Method:

Wash and cook Masoor dal and set aside. Heat oil and Ghee mix together in 2qt sauce pan, add dry chilli pieces, Mustard and cumin seeds. Once they start splatter, add chopped garlic and curry leaves, fry for few seconds and add chopped onions and sliced green chillies and saute until onions become little brown. Add finely diced canned tomatoes and turmeric saute for 5 minutes.
Add cooked masoor dal and water mix well, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes. Add chopped cilantro and cook for 5 minutes. Turn of the heat and add lemon juice. This dal can be served with Rice or Roti.

Note: This dal can be cooked with fresh red ripe tomatoes also. But taste better with canned one only.