Recipe - Everyday Dal/Lentil Soup

1tsp Ghee/clarified butter (available at any Indian Grocery)
1 tsp Oil
1 cup Dal (masoor/red split lentils, tuvar dal/yellow pigeon peas)
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic/ 3-5 garlic cloves (mashed )
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves/ cilantro
5-7 curry leaves
1-2 finely chopped hot green chilies - optional
1/2 tsp turmeric
salt to taste
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2 pinches of Asafoetida
1tsp - garam masala (optional variation)
1/2 red onion (optional)
1 medium tomato chopped in cubes.

Wash the dhal 2-3 times. Let it soak for 20-30 mins.
Using a pressure cooker for this preparation since it cooks the dhal until its a good mash.
Take Ghee+Oil, add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida. Then add the green chilies and garlic and fry. Add the onion and saute until it softens. Next add the tomatoes and cook until soft. In goes the Dhal, salt, turmeric and garam masala. Let the dal cook for 5 mins. Then pour in 4-6 cups of warm water. Cover the Cooker and on medium heat let it go for 6 whistles.
Let the cooker stand for a few minutes until the steam settles.

Garnish with chopped coriander/cilantro
Serve over steamed rice.

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