Khatti Daal

Ingredients List 1 (Daal):
1 cup Masoor daal (peeled red lentils)
1 teaspoon salt (mom says add less if you have high blood pressure)
1 teaspoon red chili powder (1/2 teaspoon for mild spiciness)
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder
4 cups water
2-2.5 tablespoons lemon juice

List 2 (Tharka):
2-4 tablespoons oil
1/3 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2-4 whole red chilies

Directions:
Wash daal good and clean. Add list 1 (Except for the  lemon juice) to a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer on medium heat, uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The daal should become mushy, without shape. Add lemon juice and cook for another 5 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat the oil and garlic for ~30 seconds. Then add the rest of list 2, fry for another ~30 seconds or until the mustard seeds start popping. Garnish over daal or mix right in.

Serve with bread, rice, or eat with a spoon!
Makes 4-6 servings.

YUM!