1 cup beans or 1 cup lentils (any whole or split beans/ lentils) |
3 -5 cups water (depending on whether you use split or whole beans/ lentils) |
1/4 teaspoon turmeric |
salt |
1/4 teaspoon grated gingerroot (optional) |
1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic (optional) |
3 -4 tablespoons clarified butter or 3 -4 tablespoons oil |
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro |
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed |
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (mixed spices) |
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder |
1/8 teaspoon dried mango powder |
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder |
2 tablespoons chopped coriander seeds |
1 onion, chopped fine |
1 tomato, chopped |
1 green chili, slit lengthways |
1/8 teaspoon asafetida powder |
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds |
2 whole dried red chilies |
3 -5 curry leaves |