Gujarati Dal (Lentil Soup - Sweet)

I remember whenever my mom used to fry this Dal, the aroma used to drag me to the kitchen.


Tuar Dal


1/2 cup Tuar Dal (Yellow Lentils/Split peas)
4 Cup Water
3 Tb Sp. Sugar
Salt per taste
1 Tsp Finely Chopped ginger Root
1 Tsp Finely Chopped Green Chili
1/4 Cup Tomato
2 Tbsp Lemon/Lime Juice
1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 Tsp  Cumin/Coriander Powder
4-5 Curry Leaves(Optional)

2 Tbsp Oil
1 Tsp. Mustard Seeds
1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
1/2 Tsp Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
2-3 Cloves (Optional)
1 Dry Red Chili (Optional)
2 Bay Leaves (Optional)

1/2 Tsp Garam Masala
Cilantro For Garnishing

• Cook the Dal in the water until it is soft (I use 3-4 whistles in the pressure cooker)
• Blend the Dal and add more water if you prefer thin Dal.
• Add Salt, Sugar, Turmeric, Chopped Ginger-Pepper, Coriander-Cumin Powder, Tomatoes
• Boil for 5 minutes
• On the other stove in a small pan heat the oil
• Add Mustard and Cumin seeds, let the seeds crackle.
• Add Cloves, Dry Red Chili, Bay Leaves and Fenugreek Seeds.
• Turn off the hit and add the oil into boiling Dal.
• After 5 minutes turn off the heat. Add Lemon Juice and Garam Masala
• Mix well and Garnish with Cilantro. Enjoy while it is warm