Thorkari Daal (Lentils)

Directions

1. 1
   Boil 3-4 cups of water in pot.
2. 2
   Add 1 cup of yellow split peas and salt and allow to come to a boil again.
3. 3
   Keep covered and allow to boil (stirring occasionally) until daal is finished (will be soft).
4. 4
   Use immersion blender to smooth the daal.
5. 5
   Add in radish and allow to boil (you could also add in cabbage and green beans here).
6. 6
   Allow radish to cook until soft.
7. 7
   Separately make a forum, heat about 1 tbs of oil and add one dried chili (broken) once hot. Then add kalonji - it should sizzle.
8. 8
   Pour forun in with daal and stir.
9. 9
   Taste to check for salt.
10. 10
    Add handful of cilantro (and green chilies if you want).