½cuptoor dalsoaked for 30 minutes, also known as split pigeon peas lentil
¼cupchana dalsoaked for 30 minutes, also known as split garbanzo beans
2 & ½cupswater
1teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonturmeric powder
1 & ¼teaspoonsfinely chopped ginger
2 & ½cupsbutternut squash cubesfrom one small squash of around 800 grams
Tempering/tadka
1tablespoonvegetable oil
1/2teaspoonmustard seeds
1/4teaspooncumin seeds
1green chilichopped
3garlic clovesfinely chopped
5-6curry leaves
1medium red onionchopped
2medium tomatoeschopped
2tablespoonschopped cilantro
1tablespoonlemon juiceoptional
1-2cupswater
saltto taste
Instructions
Soak the chana and toor dal for 20-30 minutes. Drain water and set aside.
To a pressure cook add the soaked dal with water, turmeric powder, salt, chopped ginger and butternut squash.
Pressure cook till dal is nicely cooked and squash is completely softened. I cooked on high heat for 4 whistles and then set the heat to low and cook for additional 5-6 minutes. Let the pressure come off on it's own and then set the dal aside.
In a pan or work, heat oil on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and let them crackle.
Once the seds pop, add chopped onion, green chili and curry leaves. Saute for 2 minutes or till onion becomes slightly translucent.
Add chopped garlic and saute for a minute or two.
Now add chopped tomatoes and mix. Also add salt.
Cook the tomatoes for 5 minutes or till they soften up.
Now transfer the cooked dal to pan , add water and mix everything. Adjust salt at this point. Lower the heat and let the dal simmer for 5 minutes.
Add cilantro and lemon juice (if using) and serve immediately.