SOOKHI DAL AMRITSARI

A tangy and spicy Amritsari urad dal preparation

Preparation Time : 35-40 minutes

Cooking Time : 25-30 minutes

Ingredients

Split black gram skinless (dhuli urad dal), soaked 1 cup
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Ginger julienne 2 one inch piece
Oil 2 tablespoons
Asafoetida a pinch
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Onion , chopped 1 medium
Green chillies, chopped 2-3
Tomatoes, chopped 2 medium
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon
Lemon juice 2 teaspoons

Method

Heat a pan. Add dal, three cups of water, salt, turmeric powder and half the ginger. Bring it to a boil on high heat, then reduce heat and cook till just done.In another pan, heat oil. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, chopped onion and sauté till onion turns a light pink. Add the remaining ginger, chopped green chillies, chopped tomatoes and sauté. Add red chilli powder and sauté till the oil surfaces Strain the dal and add to the masala. Mix, add salt, garam masala powder, chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice. Cook for two more minutes. Serve hot.