Yellow Lentils

Ingredients

• 1.5C masoor dal
• 1.5C moong dal
• 15 C water
• .5 tbsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1/3 C ghee
• 6 dried red chilies
• 1/2 tsp asafetida
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 12 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 onion finely chopped
• 1 tbsp red chili powder
• 3 tomatoes finely chopped
• 3" piece ginger chopped
• 6 green chilies chopped
• 3 tbsp chopped coriander
• juice of 1 lemon

Procedure

1. Wash the dal under running water and drain well.
2. Add to pan with water, turmeric, and salt. Bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer 30-40 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
4. Heat the ghee in a heavy pan.
5. Add the whole red chilies, asafetida, and cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.
6. Add the garlic, wait for it to turn golden.
7. Then add onion and sauté until golden brown.
8. Add the chili powder and sauté for two more minutes.
9. Add tomatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes.
10. Toss in ginger, green chilies and coriander.
11. Pour over lentils.
12. Adjust seasoning and finish with lemon juice.