Dhal

Ingredients
Split yellow peas(pattaani paruppu/vadai paruppu)-1/4cup
Onion(small)-1
Green chilli-2
A small piece if Ginger
Turmeric powder-1/4spoon
Chilli powder-1spoon
Cumin powder-1/2spoon
Coconut milk powder/dry coconut powder(Optional)-1tablespoon
Salt
for tempering
Oil-1spoon
Cumin seeds-1/2spoon
Dried red chilli-2
A few curry leaves


Method
Chop the onion,g.chilli&ginger. Combine all the ingredients in a pressure cooker with 11/2cups of water.
Pressure cook for 2 whistles and let the pressure cool down. Open the cooker and mash the dhal lightly.
Make the tempering.
Pour the tempering over the prepared dhal.
This dhal is a simple and delicious accomplishment for roti's and rice. You can make this dish with thoor dhal/split moong dhal/channa dhal too.