Dry Dal with Imli Leaves

Ingredients 

• 1 cup split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal), soaked
• 1 cup tamarind leaves (imli ke patte)
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 10-15 curry leaves
• 2 green chillies
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste

Method

1. Cook split green gram with 2 cups water, salt and turmeric powder in a non-stick pan for 7-8 minutes or till half done.
2. Add tamarind leaves and mix well. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes or till the gram is just done. Strain and set aside.
3. Heat oil in another non-stick pan. Roughly chop onion.
4. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry leaves and mix well. Add onion and sauté for a minute. Slit green chillies and add to the pan. Add red chilli powder and mix well.
5. Add green gram-tamarind leaves mixture and mix well.
6. Add ginger-garlic paste and mix well. Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.