Usal Pav

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Ingredients

1 cup	dried white peas
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 medium	tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 tablespoon	oil
1 cup	water
to taste	salt
6	pav buns
1 tablespoon	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon	lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the dried white peas thoroughly and soak them in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
2. 2 Drain the soaked peas and pressure cook them with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt for 3-4 whistles or until soft.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
4. 4 Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and the oil starts to separate.
7. 7 Mix in the red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
8. 8 Add the cooked peas along with the water from the pressure cooker. Mix well.
9. 9 Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
10. 10 Stir in the garam masala and cook for another 2 minutes.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice.
12. 12 Serve hot with pav buns, toasted with a little butter on a pan.