North Indian Curried Beans or Lentils
YIELD: 5 CUPS (1.19 L)
2 tablespoons oil
½ teaspoon asafetida (hing)
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 (3-inch [7.5-cm]) cinnamon stick
1 cassia leaf (or bay leaf)
½ medium yellow or red onion, peeled
and minced (½ cup [75 g])
1 (1-inch [2.5-cm]) piece ginger root,
peeled and grated or minced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and grated or
minced