by
Paul
Benhaim
Gujarati
Daal
NS
300g split mung daal (yellow lentils)
2 Itr water
1 tbsp ghee
1/2 tbsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/8 tsp asafoetida
1 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp brown rice syrup or barley malt
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice or tamarind paste
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp mild curry powder or Mataji's garam masala
1/4 green pepper
1 clove garlic
Soak mung for at least two hours or overnight, then drain. In a
heavy pan, heat ghee or oil and add mustard seeds. When they
pop, add turmeric, asafoetida, and then remaining ingredients. Mix
well, cover and cook for 1/2 hour (one hour if you use whole