Daal Chaval

                                                               A simple weeknight meal ...........

Toor Daal/ Arhar dal/ Pigeon pea: 1 cup, washed and pressure cooked - keep aside.

For tempering: heat ghee/clarified butter, add
Mustard: 1 tsp
Cumin: 1/2 tsp
Split green chili:1
Curry leaves: 1-2
 Freshly ground black pepper (8-10)
 Asafoetida ( pinch).

Add the tempering also called tadka to the daal along with salt, turmeric and bring to a boil, Remove from heat and add the juice of half a lemon .Garnish with cilantro and serve with hot white rice and ghee.
                   
                                                       Simple and Soulful ...!