This is a simple faithful dahl recipe that is very quick and easy to make and is absolutely delicious!

Ingredients:

2 tsp ghee

5 curry leaves

½ chopped brown onion

½ tsp ajwain seeds (if you dont have these, just add more cumin seeds) 

½ tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp grated/chopped ginger

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

 ¼ tsp ground turmeric

½ tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

½ tsp salt

1 cup yellow split moong dahl

1 medium sized carrot, chopped into small pieces

1 handful of green beans, chopped into 2cm pieces

A handful of fresh coriander, chopped

½ lemon freshly squeezed

Black salt  

Method:

• Soak dahl for 1-2 hours or rinse until the water is clear.
• Heat ghee on medium heat, using either a pressure cooker or a heavy bottomed pot
• Add curry leaves and let them splutter
• Saute the cumin seeds and ajwain seeds for about 30secs - 1 minute
• Add onions and cook until golden
• Add ginger and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes
• Add moong dahl, carrots and beans, stir and coat them in spices and ghee
• Add 4 cups of water (if using a pressure cooker) or about 6 cups (if using a regular pot)
• Then add ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt
• Cover with a lid. If using a pressure cooker, fasten the lid on and turn the heat to high, let full pressure build up. Then cook on low heat for 15mins. Turn off heat & then let rest for 10 minutes. If using a regular pot, cover and bring it to a boil on high heat. Then turn the heat down and let it simmer until the dahl is mushy.

Garnish with fresh coriander, a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of black salt. Serve with rice or flat breads.  

Serves 2-3