Lemony Dal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tur or moong or masoor dal
• A pinch of turmeric powder
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 tsp lime juice

For Seasoning

• 1/2 tsp ghee
• 1/2 tsp mustard and cumin seeds
• 2 red chilies, broken into pieces
• 1 tsp curry leaves

Method

1. Pressure cook the dal along with the turmeric powder, asafoetida, salt and coriander leaves.
2. Heat ghee in a pan and fry the seasoning ingredients.
3. Stir in the cooked dal and cook for a few minutes.
4. When slightly cool, add the lime juice, mix the contents thoroughly.
5. Serve with rice or chapatti.