Usal

Ingredients

• 1 cup green lentil, cooked (moong beans)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 -2 cm gingerroot, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 -2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 green chili, chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 pinch turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 cup water
• lemon juice, as required
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, to garnish
• 2 teaspoons oil