Masur Dal

Masur Dal

Ingredients:
1 cup dal (Moong - yellow, or masur - pink)
3 1/2 cup Water
to taste Salt
GUIDE TO INGREDIENTS
to taste Pepper
1/4 tsp Turmeric
2 cloves Garlic
1" piece Ginger
1 small Onion
2-3 Tblsp Ghee (Can be replaced by butter)
1 tsp Cumin seed

Directions:
Wash the dal and drain it. Boil water and add the dal, salt, pepper,turmeric, finely
chopped ginger, and garlic. Cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
When done, heat the ghee, add the cumin and fry until golden brown. Add thinly sliced
onions. Fry until crisp and brown. You may add paprika and finely chopped tomatoes to
the above for color (Pour over the dal and serve).
KALI DAL (WHOLE BLACK BEANS)