Gahat Ki Dal

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Horse Gram
	4 cups	Water
	1 tablespoon	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	1 medium	Tomato , finely chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	1 inch	Ginger , grated
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1	Salt , to taste
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the gahat thoroughly and soak it in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Drain the soaked gahat and transfer it to a pressure cooker with 4 cups of water.
3. 3 Pressure cook the gahat for 4-5 whistles or until it becomes soft.
4. 4 In a pan, heat mustard oil and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
5. 5 Add a pinch of asafoetida, followed by chopped onions. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
6. 6 Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for another minute.
7. 7 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate.
8. 8 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
9. 9 Add the cooked gahat along with its water to the pan. Stir well and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
10. 10 Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed and simmer for a few more minutes.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.