Kulath ki Dal (Spicy Lentil)

 Kulath ki Dal (Spicy Lentil)

Ingredients:

• 300 gm Mandua Kulath (A special type of cereal available only in Garhwal
  and Kumaon Region. Alternative: Beans)
• 50 gm rice flour
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder

Tadka Spices:

• 4-5 flakes garlic
  (chopped)
• 1 tsp red chill powder
• 50 gm butter
• 20 gm ginger
  (chopped)
• A pinch of asafetida
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Gandhreni small piece

Preparation:

1. Soak the dal in water for half an hour.
2. Boil the dal with double amount of water the amount of dal.
3. Add ginger, garlic, turmeric, coriander and half of the chilly powder and salt.
4. When done, add rice paste and cook it for 5-7 min.
5. Add cumin seeds, Asafetida, gandhreni
   and rest of the chilly powder.
6. Garnish the dal with lots of butter and
   coriander leaves.
7. Serve spicy, hot Kulath ki dal with
   Plain rice.