WATELI DAL

Bengal gram, split 225 gms.
Green chilies 6 nos.
Cumin seeds 1½ tsp.
Turmeric powder ½ tsp.
Chili powder ½ tsp.
Salt To taste.
For the tempering
Mustard seeds ½ tsp.
Asafoetida ½ tsp.
Coriander, chopped ½ cup
Oil 3 tbsps.
1.Soak the dal overnight in water and in the morning grind it along with the 3
green chilies,¾ tsp.cumin seeds, salt and a little water.
2.Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and when they start crackling, add the
Asafoetida, cumin seeds and green chilies.
3.Next add the gram mixture, turmeric and chili powder with 1 cup water.
4.Cover and cook over a low flame.
5.Once all the water has evaporated and the gram becomes soft remove and
serve hot garnished with chopped coriander leaves.