Vegan Indian Cooking: 140 Simple and Healthy Vegan Recipes

peeled and sliced into matchsticks

2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated

1–2 green Thai, serrano, or cayenne
chiles, stems removed, chopped

2 cups (396 g) cooked whole beans or
lentils

1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

½ teaspoon red chile powder or cayenne

½ teaspoon black salt (kala namak)

¼ cup (4 g) chopped fresh cilantro

1. In a deep, heavy pan, heat the oil over
   medium-high heat.


2. Add the cumin and turmeric. Cook
   until the seeds sizzle, about 30 seconds.


3. Add the onion, ginger root, garlic, and