Back to 4 servings dal 1 cup masoor dal (red split lentils), rinsed until the water runs clear 3.5 cups water, divided 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 tablespoons mustard oil or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 inch piece ginger, grated 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 small green chilies, slit, adjust to taste 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste 1 teaspoon garam masala, optional 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander tadka 2 tablespoons ghee or oil, for the tadka 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 whole dried red chilies, broken 1 pinch asafoetida (hing), optional finish 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, to serve
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1 Step 1: Rinse the lentils until the water runs clear, then drain them.2 Step 2: Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat, add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds.3 Step 3: Add the onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring, until soft and golden at the edges.4 Step 4: Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.5 Step 5: Add the tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric and salt and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the tomatoes break down into a thick, jammy mixture.6 Step 6: Add the drained lentils and 3 cups of the water, stir well, and bring to a boil.7 Step 7: Reduce the heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer for 15 to 25 minutes, skimming any foam and stirring now and then, until the lentils are completely soft and break down. Add the remaining water if it thickens too much.8 Step 8: Mash or whisk the lentils lightly to your preferred consistency, then stir in the garam masala if using and the coriander.9 Step 9: For the tadka, heat the ghee or oil in a small pan over medium heat, add the sliced garlic and cook until pale golden on both sides, about 2 minutes.10 Step 10: Add the cumin seeds, broken dried chilies and asafoetida, if using, and fry for 10 to 15 seconds until the seeds sizzle.11 Step 11: Pour the hot tadka over the dal and stir in. Finish with lemon juice and serve hot.getsaucepan.com/r/fa9331e6-7c97-501a-b94d-102ea6602d54
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