Toor Dal (Pigeon Peas) | Recipes | Cuisine of India

Ingredients

• ¾ cup (split, hulled) toor dal
• 4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon ginger, peeled and grated
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala
• 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida (optional)
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, optional