Dal met roti

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils, put them in a saucepan with the water and turmeric, then bring to the boil and skim the surface.
2. Simmer gently for 30 minutes until the lentils break down, then mash them with a spoon.
3. Meanwhile, mix the flour, salt and oil, then gradually add the lukewarm water to form a soft dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
4. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion, garlic and mustard seeds, then add the tomato and cumin.
5. Pour this tadka into the dal, stir, adjust the salt and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into 4 balls, roll them into thin discs and cook them dry in a hot pan for 2 minutes on each side, then brush with oil.
7. Serve the warm rotis with the dal and lime.