Zucchini Dal

It has been so hot here lately that I haven't had much inclination toiling in a hot kitchen to bring lunch / dinner to the table. Living off sandwiches for a while, bot K and i were craving some good old Indian food. I had a couple of zucchinis in the fridge ... and this dal was created. No masalas (spices) were used and the taste was awesome. Try it out for yourselves.

2 medium sized zucchinis, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
1 cup chana dal
1 small onion, chopped
1 beefsteak or 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
3 green chillies, slit lengthwise
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp ghee
Salt to taste
2 cups water
Chopped coriander / cilantro leaves, to garnish

In a pressure cooker, add dal + tomato + onion + green chillies + 2 cups water + salt. Cook for 2 whistles, remove from heat and keep aside. When the cooker cools down, remove the cover and mix the dal - zucchini once. Put the cooker without the cover on low heat and let simmer.
In a small pan, heat 2 tsp ghee. Add the cumin seeds and chopped garlic. When the garlic begins to turn brown add the tadka to the dal. Mix well, add the chopped cilantro and serve hot with plain rice. Enjoy !

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