Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Boil Toor Dal

   Take 1.5 cups of Toor Dal. Add 7-8 green chilies (adjust according to your spice preference), a pinch of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp of oil. Add sufficient water and boil it in a pressure cooker for 4-5 whistles until the dal is well smashed.

2. 2.Adjust Consistency and Boil

   Transfer the boiled and smashed dal to a cooking pot. Add water to achieve your desired consistency (thicker or thinner). Add salt to taste and mix well. Bring the dal to a boil for 1-2 minutes, ensuring it boils nicely.

3. 3.Prepare Tempering

   Heat 2-3 tsp of coconut oil in a small pan. Add 1 tsp of mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add 2 broken red chilies. Then add some curry leaves and finally, add 1 tsp of hing (asafoetida).

4. 4.Add Tempering to Dal

   Carefully pour the prepared tempering into the boiling dal. Mix everything well. The Mangalore-style Dal (Daali Toy) is now ready to be served hot with rice, chapati, or phulka.