How to Make Indian toor dal

Watch as Manjula prepares two vegetarian versions of this classic Indian toor dal.

You will need:

1 cup toor dal

3 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon turmeric

1 tablespoon fine chopped ginger

1 teaspoon mango powder

1 teaspoon garam masala

VEGETABLE TARKA

2 tablespoon clear butter same as ghee

½ teaspoon cumin seed

½ teaspoon black mustard seed

½ teaspoon red chilly powder

2 bay leaf

Pinch of hing (asafetida)

1 medium size chopped tomato

1 small zucchini chopped about 1 inch long cubes

6 string beans chopped about 1 inch long

GHEE TARKA

2 tablespoon clear butter same as ghee

½ teaspoon cumin seed

½ teaspoon black mustard seed

2 bay leaves

pinch of hing (asafetida)

4 whole red chilly

¼ teaspoon paprika