Dal Bukhara - Chef In You

Ingredients

• 1 cup (7oz/200 grams) Whole Black Gram (Indian Black lentils/Urad dal)
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 4 med-large Tomatoes chopped, preferably ripe
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste, see Tips
• 1 Jalapeno/Green Chilies, as per taste
• Abt 2" ginger, peeled and grated
• 2-3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• Large pinch of Asafoetida
• 1 tsp Cumin-Coriander powder
• 1 tsp dried Fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
• Abt 1 tbsp Jaggery, grated, or as per taste - see Tips
• About 1/3 cup finely chopped onions (optional) and cilantro sprigs for garnish