Khatti Tur Dal

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.