Khatti Tur Dal Recipe

Ingredients:
Split Red Gram - 1 cup
Water - 3 cups
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

Grind to a Paste:
Ginger - 1 one inch piece
Garlic - 5, cloves
Black Peppercorns - 8
Cinnamon - 1 one inch stick
Coriander Seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Green Chillies - 4, slit
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Asafoetida - 1 grain
Sugar - 1 tsp
Tomatoes - 2, blanched, seeds removed
Juice of Lemon - 1
Green Coriander - 1 bunch, chopped

Method:
1. Boil the split red gram in water with turmeric powder and salt for 25 minutes or till a thick soup like consistency is obtained.
2. Grind the ingredients mentioned to a fine paste.
3. Heat the ghee in a pan.
4. Add the asafoetida, sugar/jaggery, and tomatoes.
5. Saute for 2 minutes.
6. Add the paste and stir fry for 5 minutes on low heat.
7. Add the red gram and cook till thick.
8. Mix in the lemon juice.
9. Serve garnished with green coriander.