Urad Dal

Directions

1. 1
   *Garlic Cayenne paste: 4 cloves of garlic pulverized, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if you want), 1 teaspoon ground cumin mashed into the garlic. It helps to put a little sea or kosher salt in to act as an abrasive.
2. 2
   Boil water and add dal.
3. 3
   Bring back to boil, uncover, and simmer at low heat for 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Add spices and garlic paste, and yogurt whisked with 1/2 cup water.
5. 5
   After 15 more minutes take a fork and whisk the mixture pureeing some of
6. 6
   the lentils; and the lemon juice, cook 10 to 15 more minutes.
7. 7
   Adjust salt and seasonings to taste, garnish with cilantro. Serve with naan bread or over rice, yuuuuuum!