North Indian Kaali Daal (Black Lentils) Recipe

Ingredients (16)

• 1 cup split urad daal (black lentils, soaked overnight in water to cover)
• 3 cups water
• 2 large onions (sliced thin)
• 2 green chilies (slit)
• Pinch​ of asafetida
• Salt (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like vegetable, canola or sunflower)
• 2-inch piece of ginger (julienned)
• 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
• 2 large tomatoes (chopped into cubes)
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (whisked)
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds