Dry Dal with Imli Leaves-Cook Smart

Ingredients list for Dry Dal with Imli Leaves-Cook Smart

• 1 cup Split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal) soaked
• 1 cup Tamarind leaves (imli ke patte)
• to taste Salt
• 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.