Lentil With Vegetables (Dalma)

Take 1/4th cup masoor dal, soak for 15 minutes and keep aside.

Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pressure cooker, add 1/4th tsp jeera, 1/4th tsp rai and add 3 kadi patta.

Once they start crackling, add 1 tbsp chopped onion and sauté.

Once the onions turn golden brown, add 1/4th tsp red chilli powder, 1/4th tsp garam masala, 1/4th tsp haldi and pour in a little water.

Once simmering, add 1 tbsp chopped tomato, 1 tbsp peas, 1 tbsp chopped carrot, 1 tbsp julienne cabbage, 1 tbsp chopped cauliflower, 1/4 drumstick, previously soaked lentil and 1/4th tsp salt.

Mix well, pour in a little more water and cover to cook.

Pressure cook for 3 whistles, take off the flame and transfer to a serving bowl

Serve hot with rice or chapatti.