Mithu's Thali - Part 4: Dalicha Toy

Dalicha Toy: Typically, this dish is very watery. Hence the word Toy or Water.  But, we make it a bit thick to please the "men" of the house.

1/2 cup toor dal, washed and pressure cooked

2 to 4 curry leaves

1/4 tsp mustard seeds

2 red chillies

1/4 tsp turmeric

Dash of asofoedita or hing

Ghee

Salt

After pressure cooking the dal, add some water, and beat the dal to ensure there are no clumps.  Have the dal ready to go in a saucepan as we will be adding the tempering to this saucepan. Turn the flame on low to get the dal going.  In a tempering bowl, heat some ghee or oil.  Add the mustard seeds. Allow them to sputter. Quickly add the red chillies, curry leaves, and hing.  Let stand for just a couple minutes to allow the curry leaves to crisp up.  Add the turmeric powder. Gently pour the temper into the dal and cover with a lid. Let stand for a few minutes. Add some salt.  The dal should come to a rolling boil.  Serve with rice.