Dal Tadka (Original video)

Ingredients:

• Lentils (preferably split form of whole mour)
• Onion
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Oil
• Turmeric
• Coriander powder
• Garam masala
• Lemon
• Salt
• Ghee
• Cumin seeds
• Asafoetida (optional)
• Chili powder
• Kashmiri chili powder
• Fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. Rinse lentils until water runs clear.
2. Sauté onions until translucent, then add ginger and garlic.
3. Add turmeric and coriander powder, then mix well.
4. Add drained lentils and water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until creamy.
5. Stir in garam masala, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
6. For tadka, heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, chili powders, and let sizzle.
7. Pour tadka over the dal.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
9. Serve with rice, achar, papad, and yogurt.