Onion Tomato masala & Dal Tadka Make many dishes with one spice shortcut Basic Gravy

Ingredients

• ¾-1 cup Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 4-5 medium Onions – chopped
• 2 tsp Degi Red Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 3 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 3-4 medium Pureed Tomatoes
• Salt to taste
• 1 medium Tomato – chopped
• ½ tsp Vinegar
• ½ cup Cooked Dal
• Water
• 1 heaped tbsp Onion Tomato Gravy
• 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves – chopped

Steps

1. In a kadai heat oil and add cumin seeds, chopped onions saute them until golden brown and cook completely.
2. Now add degi red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, ginger-garlic paste and keep on sauteing until fragrant.
3. Then add the tomato puree, chopped tomato, salt and cook on medium heat until properly cooked.
4. Finish by adding vinegar then cook it for a minute and switch off the flames.
5. Cool it down and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
6. In a hot kadai add cooked dal, water, onion tomato gravy and mix it properly then boil it for 2 minutes.
7. Now add coriander leaves, stir it once and continue boiling for a minute.
8. Switch off the flames and dal is ready to serve.