INGREDIENTS
– 1/2 CUP DAL ( MUNG , TOOR UDAD , CHICKPEA , RED LENTILS )
– 1&1/2 CUPS WATER
– 1/2 TEASPOON TURMERIC
– 1/2 TEASPOON OIL
– 1/2 TEASPOON MUSTURD SEEDS
– 1/2 TEASPOON CUMIN SEEDS
– 5 – 6 CURRY LEAVES
– 1/2 TEASPOON GINGER – GRATED
– 1/2 TEASPOON CORIANDER POWDER
– PINCH ASAFOETIDA
– 1 TOMATO – CHOPPED
– FRESH GRATED COCONUT – ORIGINAL
– SALT AND JAGGERY / BROWN SUGAR TO TASTE
– FRESH CORIANDER
INSTRUCTIONS
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Place water and dal in a large pot or pressure cooker and add turmeric. Bring to the boil and cook until the dal is soft.
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In a separate pan heat the oil, add the mustard seeds, then cumin seeds, curry leaves, ginger, coriander powder and asafoetida. Add the tomato and fry for 5 minutes.
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Add the tomato mixture to the dal. Add coconut, salt and jaggery to taste.
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Garnish with fresh coriander and coconut.