Ingredients 1 cup red lentil 3 cups water 1 teaspoon red chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 whole green chilies, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh coriander, chopped 1 teaspoon garam masala FOR BAGHAR (TEMPER) 1/4 cup ghee or cooking oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon cumin Directions 1wash dal in a few changes of water, until the water runs clear. 2soak in cold water for about half hour 3drain. 4place in pot with water, salt, red chilli powder and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until dal is very tender. 5when dal is tender it should resemble a creamy soup (you might have to add more water if the its not creamy and cook for furtur 10 to 20 minutes). 6For the temper - heat oil in a frying pan add the garlic and fry until light brown , at this point add cumin and fry for few seconds and pour over the lentil and stir and cook for few minutes. 7cover and take off heat. 8serve hot. 9garnish with coriander and green chillies. 10Sprinkle a little garam masala on top. 11serve with boiled rice or chapatis. |
