Bengali Dal

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup split mung dal, rinsed
• 7 1/2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard oil
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi)
• 1/2 teaspoon mango powder (amchur)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala

Recipe

• 1 place moong dal, water, salt, turmeric and mustard oil in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• 2 lower heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until dal is tender.
• 3 stir in fenugreek, mango powder, coriander, onion and garlic powders, cayenne, and garam masala.
• 4 simmer 20 minutes more. serve garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.