Daal (Lentils)
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This recipe was first prepared during a presentation by by Neelam Gaur, Certified Health and Wellness Coach.
- mustard seed
- curry leaves
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic finely diced
- 1 small tomato chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoon garam masala
- 0.5 cup Moong Daal
- 0.5 cup Toor Daal
- 1 small piece of fresh ginger
Rinse the daal and cook according to package directions or pressure cook for 10 mins. In a separate pan, heat oil and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, garlic and onions. Let the onions brown. Add the tomatoes and the turmeric, cumin, and garam masala powders. Cook for 15 mins. Add this mixture to the daal and add a little water if needed. Salt to taste. Simmer for 5 - 7 mins. Garnish with cilantro. (Recipe♦351)
