Val Ni Dal

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Ingredients

1 cup	split moong dal (with skin)
3 cups	water
2 tablespoons	peanut oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 small	tomato, chopped
1 inch	ginger, grated
2 cloves	garlic, minced
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the split moong dal thoroughly under running water and soak it for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the soaked dal and add it to a pressure cooker with 3 cups of water and a pinch of turmeric powder.
3. 3 Pressure cook the dal for 3-4 whistles or until it is soft and cooked through.
4. 4 In a separate pan, heat peanut oil over medium heat.
5. 5 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter, followed by cumin seeds and asafoetida.
6. 6 Add the grated ginger and minced garlic, sauté for a minute until fragrant.
7. 7 Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
8. 8 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
9. 9 Pour the cooked dal into the pan and stir to combine with the spices.
10. 10 Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, adjusting the consistency with water if needed.
11. 11 Finish by adding garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
12. 12 Serve hot with rice or roti.