How to make Indian toor dal

Watch as Manjula prepares two vegetarian versions of this classic Indian toor dal.

You will need:
1 cup toor dal
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon fine chopped ginger
1 teaspoon mango powder
1 teaspoon garam masala

VEGETABLE TARKA
2 tablespoon clear butter same as ghee
½ teaspoon cumin seed
½ teaspoon black mustard seed
½ teaspoon red chilly powder
2 bay leaf
Pinch of hing (asafetida)
1 medium size chopped tomato
1 small zucchini chopped about 1 inch long cubes
6 string beans chopped about 1 inch long
GHEE TARKA
2 tablespoon clear butter same as ghee
½ teaspoon cumin seed
½ teaspoon black mustard seed
2 bay leaves
pinch of hing (asafetida)
4 whole red chilly
¼ teaspoon paprika