Kulth ki Dal

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Ingredients

1 cup	kulth (horse gram)
4 cups	water
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, grated
1 medium	tomato, chopped
1 tsp	cumin seeds
1 tsp	turmeric powder
1 tsp	red chili powder
1 tsp	coriander powder
2 tbsp	mustard oil
—	salt to taste
2 tbsp	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the kulth (horse gram) in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Drain the soaked kulth and add it to a pressure cooker with 4 cups of water and a pinch of salt.
3. 3 Pressure cook the kulth for 4-5 whistles or until it becomes soft.
4. 4 In a separate pan, heat mustard oil until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
5. 5 Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
6. 6 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
7. 7 Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another minute.
8. 8 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate.
9. 9 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder.
10. 10 Add the cooked kulth along with its water to the pan and mix well.
11. 11 Simmer the dal for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
12. 12 Adjust salt to taste and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.