Ingredients

• Moong dal - 2 cups
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Amchur - 1/2 tsp
• Cumins - 3/4 tsp
• Asafoetida powder - 1 pinch
• Water - 4 cups
• Oil - 4 tbsp
• salt to taste
• For Garnishing:
• Onion - 1
• Tomato - 1
• Coriander leaves - few sprigs

How to Make Sindhi Makhni Dal

• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add a pinch of asafoetida powder, add dal (pre-soaked for 2-3 hrs) and turmeric powder to it. Fry it for 2-3 mins.
• Add 4 cups of water and salt to taste.
• Let it boil for about 20 - 25 mins.
• The cooked dal should be soft and thick.
• Transfer dal in a serving bowl.
• Sprinkle red chilli powder and amchur.
• Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a frying pan. Add cumin to it.
• When cumin starts to crackle, pour it over dal.
• Garnish it with finely chopped onion, tomato and coriander leaves.
• Serve.