Mah Ki Dal (Yellow Dal Dry) Dry Dal

Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and saut till it changes colour. Add ginger strips and green chilli and saut for 30 seconds.

Add asafoetida and saut. Add onion and saut till translucent. Add tomato and saut till soft.

Add split black gram, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and garam masala powder and mix well.

Add 1 cups water, mix, cover and cook till split black gram is fully done and the moisture evaporates. Switch off heat, add lemon juice and mix well.

Serve hot garnished with coriander sprigs.