Toor dal (Split pigeon lentils) Curry

Ingredients

• 4 tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 green chili
• 1 cup split pigeon lentils (toor dal)
• 3 cups of water (to boil the lentils in)

Spices

• 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp Red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp Hing
• 1/4 tsp Mango powder
• 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (crush before adding)

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Steps

1. Boil the lentils in the water (save the water with the lentils once they’re soft)
2. grind the tomatoes in a blender to make a tomato paste
3. Grind the garlic and chilis in a mortar and pestle
4. Dry roast cumin seeds
5. Add tomato paste and lower heat to a medium to low flame
6. Add spices (except the fenugreek leaves), and continue to cook down for 2 minutes
7. Add green chili and garlic paste and continue to cook until the tomato mix becomes a paste
8. Add fenugreek leaves and mix well
9. Add lentils and mix well continue cooking for a few minutes add water to reach your desired consistency
10. Top with cilantro

Enjoy