Sev Usal

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Ingredients

	1 cup	White Pea , dried
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 cup	Onion , chopped
	1 cup	Tomato , chopped
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	1 cup	Water
	2 cups	Sev , for garnish
	1 tablespoon	Lemon juice
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Soak the dried white peas overnight or for at least 8 hours.
2. 2 Drain and rinse the soaked peas, then pressure cook them with 2 cups of water for 3-4 whistles or until soft.
3. 3 In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
7. 7 Add the cooked peas along with the cooking water. Mix and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
8. 8 Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed and season with salt.
9. 9 Just before serving, add lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
10. 10 Serve hot with a generous topping of sev.