Bengali Dal

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I don't recall from who or where this recipe came from. If anyone would happen to know, zmail me and i will credit. It is a bit thinner than the usual dal. It is to be served as a soup, rather than a side dish. The spice/heat is barely detectable. You can adjust yours to taste.

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Steps

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Place moong dal , water , salt , turmeric and mustard oil in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

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Lower heat , cover , and simmer for 20 minutes or until dal is tender.

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Stir in fenugreek , mango powder , coriander , onion and garlic powders , cayenne , and garam masala.

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Simmer 20 minutes more.

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Serve garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.

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Ingredients

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mung dal, water, kosher salt, turmeric, mustard oil, fenugreek seeds, mango powder, ground coriander, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, garam masala