Go-to Dahl - The Intercultural Kitchen

Ingredients

• 200 g red lentils
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• crack of black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 8-10 fresh or frozen curry leaves
• 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida powder
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne chili powder
• 100 ml water
• salt to taste
• 1/2 medium tomato chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander chopped