Mogar/ yellow dal/ Lentils

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Ingredients: 1 cup mogar/ yellow lentils, 1 square chopped capsicum, 2 green chilli chopped, 4- 5 curry leaves, 1 and ½ tsp turmeric powder, salt to taste, 1 tsp garam masala, 2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp asafoetida, 1 small tbsp oil

Preparation Time: 20 min (if lentils soaked for an hour before cooking)

Recipe:

1. Wash and soak the lentils/ mogar an hour before to cook it fast.

2. Take a pan and heat it. Add oil and heat for seasoning. Add asafoetida, mustard seeds, green chillies and curry leaves. Now add capsicum to this. Sauté for 2- 3 min on medium gas.

3. Add the soaked lentils to this followed by 4 cups of water. Mix it well. Bring it to boil and cover with lid.

4. Check after 5 minutes. If you see froth on the surface, remove it with a spoon. Check the water level. If required, add 2 cups and turn the gas high for cooking. Cover with lid.

5. After 3 minutes, add salt, turmeric powder and garam masala to this. Mix it well. Turn the gas low to medium. If the lentils are cooked then allow to cook for 2 minutes and turn off. If you prefer soft/ dal like, then add half a cup of water and heat for 2 more minutes, covered with lid.

6. Serve it hot with Indian bread!

Tips: This complements the aamras very well. You can make it without capsicum as well or add tomato.