Mung Dahl (India)

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Mung Dahl (India)

 

1 1/2 cups split mung dahl

2 cloves garlic, peeled

2 slices fresh ginger, peeled

1 tablespoon cilantro

1 tablespoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon cayenne, optional

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons ghee

1 pinch asafetida

1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds

lemon wedges

 

Clean and wash dahl. Place in a heavy pot. Add 5 cups

water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and remove froth. Add garlic, ginger,

cilantro, turmeric and cayenne.

Cover, leaving lid slightly ajar and cook for 1 1/2

hours. Stir occasionally.

When cooked, add salt and lemon juice. In a skillet,

heat ghee until hot.

Add asafetida and a few seconds later, add the cumin.

When the cumin seeds darken, remove from heat and add

to the cooked dahl and serve.

 

 

 

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