Gavar Aur Masoor ki Dal

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :28 mins
Total Time :38 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

3/4 cup chopped cluster beans (gavarfali)
3/4 cup masoor dal (split red lentil) , washed and drained
2 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
3/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste

Method :

Combine the masoor dal and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Add 1½ cups of water and mix well using a whisk. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the onions and garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the cluster beans, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and ½ cup of water and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked masoor dal, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.