Sukhi Urad Dal

Ingredients

Split Urad dal : 2 cups
Grated ginger : 2 tsp.
Green Chillies : 3, chopped
Coriander powder : 1/2 tsp.
Tumeric powder : 1/2 tsp.
Asfoetida : less than a pinch
Cumin seeds : 1 tsp.
Vegetable Oil : 2 tsp.

Method :-

1. Soak urad dal for about 2 hours.
2. Microwave the dal for about 9 minutes by covering the dish with a plate.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and splutter cumin seeds in it.
4. Next add asfoetida, coriander and turmeric powder. Stir for about 1 minute
5. Add ginger and chillies and the microwaved dal. Stir for 5 minutes and your dal is done.

Note: If you donot have a microwave , you can also pressure cook the dal with very less water. You can also use chilke wali urad for this dish, however the chilka has to be removed by boiling the dal before making the dish.

The recipe serves about 5 people.