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Pulses is a
general name
given to plants
that provide
dried edible
seeds. Peas,
beans and
lentils are
known as pulses.
They pulses
belongs to the
Leguminosae
family. Split
pulses in India
are known as Dal
or Daal.
To cook daal at
home. First,
remove debris
and rinse under
cold water.
Wash daal and
pressure cook in
2 cups water to
one cup of
lentils for 5-10
minutes.
OR
Boil water,
using three cups
of water to one
cup of lentils,
and place the
daal into the
boiling water.
Lower heat to
simmer, cover,
and let cook
from 20-30
minutes.
Fry ginger
garlic paste and
onions till
light brown.
Add tomatoes and
green chillies.
Add turmeric,
salt and spices.
Fry for 2-3
minutes more.
Add daal, bring
to boil.
Take in serving
dish.
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