SPROUTED MASOOR DAL

Ingredients:

Oil - 1 tsp

curry leaf sprig - 2

Ginger - 1 tsp

Cumin - 1/4 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp

Asafetida - 1/4 tsp

Onion - 1 small

Tomatoes - 2

green chillies - 3( finely chopped)

Sprouted masoor dal - 2 cups

Turmeric - 1/4 tsp

Salt - to taste

Lemon juice - 1tbsp

Fresh Coriander - few sprigs

Method:

In a big saucepan, heat the oil until a curry leaf tossed in it sizzles. Lower the heat to medium. Add the curry leaves and ginger to cook to pale brown. Toss in cumin, mustard seeds and asafetida. When seeds start to jump, add the onions, tomatoes and chillies. saute for few minutes until they soften.

Stir in sprouted masoor dal, turmeric and salt. Add about a cup of water. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat and simmer until the dal reaches fall-apart stage, about 10-15 minutes. Add lime juice and few sprigs of fresh coriander leaves. Mix and serve warm.