Gujarati Tuvar Dal Recipe

1 cup(s) split red gram (tuvar dal)

1 tomato(es) chopped finely

2 tablespoon(s) oil

1 teaspoon(s) each of mustard and cumin seeds

1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped ginger

2 green chilli(es) slit

4 cups water

4 curry leaves

1/2 teaspoon(s) each of asafoetida and turmeric powder

a squeeze of lemon, jaggery and salt to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Soak the split red gram in water for about an hour. Add turmeric powder, salt and a drop of oil to the gram along with the water in which it was soaked. Now, heat on medium level till it comes to a boil and then on low level for about 20 minutes or till the gram is fully cooked.

Heat oil in a pan till it is hot and drop in the mustard seeds followed by the cumin seeds and then asafoetida. Fry on medium level for about 2 minute(s) till the seeds splutter. Add this to the cooked red gram and let it come to a simmer.

Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for about 10 minutes.