Serves: 4
Total Calories: 103
1. Soak the beans overnight in water to cover by 2 inches. Drain and place them in a large saucepan. Add 5 cups of water, salt, and turmeric, cover the pan, and boil over high heat, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the dal is very soft, each bean bursts open to reveal its while interior, and most of the water has evaporated, about 1 1/2 hours. (Add more water if the dal dries out sooner.)
2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the ginger, garlic, and green chili pepper and cook about 1 minute. Add the asafoetida and coriander and stir a few seconds.
3. Add the tomato and stir until most of the juices evaporate, about 2 minutes. Then add the dal and lemon juice, cover the pan, reduce the heat, and simmer over low heat about 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Transfer to a serving dish, lightly mix in the scallions and cilantro, and serve.
From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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