1 1/2 c Mung dahl, split
2 ea Garlic cloves, peeled
2 sl Fresh ginger, peeled
1 tb Cilantro
1 tb Tumeric
1/2 ts Cayenne, optional
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 1/2 tb Lemon juice
3 tb Ghee
1 pn Asafetida
1 ts Whole cumin seeds
Lemon wedges Clean & wash dahl. Place in a heavy pot. Add 5 c water & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & remove froth. Add garlic, ginger, cilantro, turmeric & cayenne. Cover, leaving lid slightly ajar & cook for 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally. When cooked, add salt & lemon juice. In a skillet, heat ghee til lhot. Add asafetida & a few seconds later, add the cumin. When the cumin seeds darken, remove from heat & add to the cooked dahl & serve. Madhur Jaffrey, “An Invitation to Indian Cooking”