Phodnicha Varan

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Toor Dal
	3 cups	Water
	1 tablespoon	Ghee or oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	5-6	Curry Leaf
	2	Green Chili , slit
	1/4 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Salt , or to taste
	1 tablespoon	Lemon juice
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the toor dal thoroughly under running water and soak it for 15 minutes.
2. 2 In a pressure cooker, add the soaked dal and 3 cups of water. Cook for 3-4 whistles until the dal is soft.
3. 3 Once the pressure releases, mash the dal lightly with a spoon or whisk.
4. 4 In a pan, heat ghee or oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, and slit green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder and the cooked dal to the pan. Mix well.
7. 7 Add salt and let the dal simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. 8 Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Mix well.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.