Chudkani

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Black Gram Lentil
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	3 cups	Water
	1	Chili , green, chopped
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the black gram lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for at least 2 hours.
2. 2 Drain the water from the soaked lentils.
3. 3 In a deep pan, heat mustard oil until it starts to smoke slightly.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add a pinch of asafoetida, followed by turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Stir quickly to avoid burning the spices.
6. 6 Add the soaked lentils to the pan and stir well to coat them with the spices.
7. 7 Pour in 3 cups of water and add salt to taste.
8. 8 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked and the mixture thickens.
9. 9 Add chopped green chili for heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.