Bihari Arhar Dal

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Arhar Dal , pigeon peas
	3 cups	Water
	1 tablespoon	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	2 pieces	Red Chili , dried
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	1 tablespoon	Ginger , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped
	1	Lemon , cut into wedges

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the arhar dal thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2 In a pressure cooker, add the washed dal and 3 cups of water.
3. 3 Add turmeric powder and salt to the dal.
4. 4 Close the lid and cook on medium heat for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft and cooked.
5. 5 Once the pressure releases naturally, open the lid and mash the dal lightly with a ladle.
6. 6 In a separate pan, heat mustard oil until it smokes slightly.
7. 7 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and dried red chilies to the hot oil.
8. 8 Once the cumin seeds splutter, add finely chopped ginger and sauté for a minute.
9. 9 Pour the tempering over the cooked dal and mix well.
10. 10 Simmer the dal for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.