Tarka Dal Recipe

Ingredients

• 9 ounces chana dal (dried yellow split peas), rinsed until the water runs clear
• 1 3/4 pints water
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 to 4 whole green chiles, pricked with a knife
• 1 (3/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Handful chopped fresh cilantro leaves