Mung Dahl

Directions

1. 1
   Clean and wash dahl.
2. 2
   Place in a heavy pot.
3. 3
   Add 5 cup water and bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Reduce heat and remove froth.
5. 5
   Add garlic, ginger, cilantro, turmeric and cayenne.
6. 6
   Cover, leaving lid slightly ajar and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   Stir occasionally.
8. 8
   When cooked, add salt and lemon juice.
9. 9
   In a skillet, heat ghee til lhot.
10. 10
    Add asafetida and a few seconds later, add the cumin.
11. 11
    When the cumin seeds darken, remove from heat and add to the cooked dahl and serve.