Ingredients
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1/4 cup channa dal
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1/4 cup Urad Dal
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1/4 cup masoor dal
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1/4 cup toor dal
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1/4 cup mung dal
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5 cups water
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon ghee
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1 tablespoon garlic clove, crushed
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1 teaspoon cumin seed
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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2 large tomatoes, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped, finely
Instructions
- Rinse dals. Bring water to boil in large pot. Add dals, stir, and bring back to boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 2 hours.
- Add turmeric and cayenne to dal and bring water to boil. Reduce heat slightly and simmer until dal is tender, approximately 35 minutes.
- 10-15 minutes before dal is ready, begin cooking spice mixture. Heat oil in heavy skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, add onion and garlic and fry 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cumin and garam masala and cook another minute. Add tomatoes and salt and cook until tomatoes have been reduced, approximately 10 minutes.
- Add onion mixture to dal and stir well. Cook 2-3 minutes more to blend flavors. Taste for salt and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot in one large bowl or in individual-sized bowls with chapati or naan.