Split red gram (also called Tuvar Dal in India) is cooked this way in Gujarat for health and nutrition. Gujarati Dal is famous for its spices, and the distinct taste of sugar; never before has sugar & spice tasted so great together! The traditional Gujju Dal is made from Tuver dal, and characteristically uses ingredients like Kokum, cloves, peanuts, sugar and methi, which give it a subtle flavor. This is one "no onion, no-garlic" recipe that will be cherished for ages, by Gujaratis(people from a state in western India) and non-gujaratis alike! It is a highly versatile recipe - you can modify it to suit your taste-buds. Healthy and filling at the same time, it can be consumed by itself as a Lentil Soup, or can be paired with rice or rotis for a complete meal.



Ingredients:
1 cup(s) split red gram (tuvar dal)
1 tomato(es) chopped finely
2 tablespoon(s) oil
1 teaspoon(s) each of mustard and cumin seeds
1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped ginger
2 green chilli(es) slit
4 cups water
4 curry leaves
½ teaspoon(s) each of asafoetida and turmeric powder
a squeeze of lemon,
jaggery and
salt to taste.


Method:

1. Soak the split red gram in water for about an hour..
2. Add turmeric powder, salt and a drop of oil to the gram along with the water in which it was soaked.
3. Now, heat on medium level till it comes to a boil and then on low level for about 20 minutes or till the gram is fully cooked.
4. Heat oil in a pan till it is hot and drop in the mustard seeds followed by the cumin seeds and then asafoetida.
5. Fry on medium level for about 2 minute(s) till the seeds splutter.
6. Add this to the cooked red gram and let it come to a simmer.
7. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for about 10 minutes.
8. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4 persons.

Shelflife: 1 day.

Note: You can decorate and garnish this dal with chopped coriander leaves .

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