Dalithoy (Konkani style lentils)

Step 1

Clean, wash the dal thoroughly and cook in a large vessel or in a pressure cooker with water, till soft.

Step 2

Mash the dal with a whisk well, till it is fully mashed. Add water to the required thickness you want and mix well.

Step 3

Add the green chillies and salt to taste and bring to a boil on medium heat. Once it comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

In a small frying pan, heat the oil and ghee and add the mustard seeds.

Step 5

Once they start to splutter, add the red chillies, hing and curry leaves and remove from flame.

Step 6

Add this seasoning to the simmering dal or lentils, mix well and serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves.

Step 7

Dalithoy goes well with hot, steamed rice and any dry vegetable stir fry.