Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1Cup Yellow Lentil ( Reg Gram, Tuvar, Arhar) soaked in water for 30 minutes
¼ Tbsp. turmeric powder
1/2 Tbsp. coriander powder
2 tsp garlic (chopped)
2 tsp ginger (chopped)
¼ Cup Chopped Tomatoes
2 Tbsp. ghee/clarified butter 3-4 cloves
Pinch of asafoetida
salt to taste
Fresh coriander (chopped)
3 cups Water
Method:
Boil water in a pan and add the soaked dal with coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt. Cover and continue boiling till the water has almost evaporated and the dal softens. Add some boiled water and chopped tomatoes ,cover again and leave on a slow fire till it is soft to touch, but not overcooked.
Heat ghee in a pan and splutter the cumin seeds, cloves and asafoetida. Now add the chopped garlic and ginger pieces. Fry till golden brown and pour them over the dal. Garnish it with fresh coriander. Serve hot with steamed rice.
