Simple parippu

Plain Dal

1 cup toor dal.
2 green chillies chopped
1/4 tsp jeera
asafoetida- a pinch
shallots-5 chopped
curry leaves
garlic 2 chopped
oil-2tsp
salt
METHOD:
Pressure cook the dal with tumeric pwd and salt in 1 1/2 cup water.
Heat oil  in a kadai. when hot add mustard seeds, asafoetida, jeera, green chillies,
curry leaves, garlic and shallots.Saute well.
Now add the cooked dal along with the water.
Check salt.Let it boil for 4-5 min.
Serve hot with plain rice and a tsp of ghee.