French Beans Dal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas), rinsed
• 150 g French beans, trimmed and chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water

Preparation

1. Rinse dal; pressure-cook or simmer with turmeric and water until soft.
2. Sauté cumin and mustard in oil; add onion until translucent.
3. Add tomato and French beans; cook a few minutes.
4. Stir in cooked dal; simmer until beans are tender.
5. Adjust salt and consistency with a splash of water if needed.
6. Serve hot as one moderate portion.