Methi Dal

Ingredients

• 1 lb whole red lentils
• 2–3 Tbsp oil for sautéing
• 2 red onions, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, diced
• 3 jalapeños, diced
• 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 bunch chard, stems removed and diced, leaves chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 Tbsp ground fenugreek seed
• 5 Tbsp butter or ghee
• 2 1/2 tsp whole cumin seeds
• 1 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 5 dried red peppers, crushed
• 2 Tbsp crushed dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
• 2 tsp salt