Five Lentil Mixed Dal

Ingredients

  • Mixed dal – 1 cup
  • Water – 4 cup
  • Bay leaf – 1
  • Clove – 1
  • Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
  • Mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon
  • Grated garlic – 1 teaspoon
  • Grated ginger – 1 teaspoon
  • Asafoetida – 1 pinch
  • Turmeric – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt –  to taste
  • Oil (sunflower, olive or peanut) – 1 teaspoon

Directions

  • Wash the dal well and soak for 1 hour.
  • Drain water, and add to a medium sized pan with 4 cups of water and set to boil.
  • Add salt, turmeric, bay leaf and clove. Boil well until fully cooked (this dal cooks fast so make sure you don’t overcook it). Set the pan aside.
  • Heat a small flat pan. Add oil. Add the cumin and mustard seeds. Cover the pan with a large flat spoon or lid to stop the crackling mustard seeds from spilling.
  • Add the ginger and garlic. Add the asafoetida.
  • Stir fry the mixture until well cooked. Add this mixture to the dal and mix well. Add more salt if necessary.
  • Serve in small soup bowls with a side of rice or bread.
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