Ghee Dal

Here is a suggested recipe for Ghee Dal, an aromatic and flavorful Indian lentil dish made with ghee (clarified butter):

Ghee Dal

Ingredients:
- 1 cup split pigeon peas (toor dal) or yellow lentils, rinsed
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2-3 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a pressure cooker, combine the lentils, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and water. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until lentils are soft and mushy.

2. In a pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.

3. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for another minute.

4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

5. Add the cooked lentils along with the cooking liquid, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.

6. Let the dal simmer for 5-7 minutes, mashing some of the lentils to thicken the consistency if desired.

7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or roti/naan.

The ghee adds a rich, nutty flavor and aroma to this protein-packed lentil dish. Feel free to adjust spices to your taste preferences. Enjoy this comforting and delicious ghee dal!