Black Magic (Black Lentils and Soybean Dal)

Name: Black Magic (Black Lentils and Soybean Dal)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 cup split black lentils; 0.5 cup soybeans; 1 big onion; 1 tbsp garlic; salt; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 pinch asafoetida powder; 1 tsp ginger powder; 2 tbsp butter

Lentils and soybeans steamed and spiced with turmeric and chilli for a South Asian dish. Finish with fresh coriander leaves.

30 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Put soaked lentils and soyabeans in a cooker with 4 cups of water. Add salt, turmeric powder and onions along.
2
Pressure cook for 18-20 minutes on medium heat. If you do not use a pressure cooker then you have to wait till the ingredients turn absolutely tender and may have to increase the quantity of water in the pot.
20 min
3
This will take a longer time. Meanwhile take a pan and melt the butter. Add garlic and brown the same.
4
Add all the remaining spices and turn the heat off. Open the cooker and mash dal gently. Transfer the same to the pan.
5
Add some water if the consistency is too thick. Take care that it does not turn too watery.
6
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve warm with a dash of fresh cream. This goes well with steamed white rice and Indian breads.