Directions

1. Clean, wash and add the dal to boiling water. Add turmeric, salt, half of the finelychopped ginger, garlic and cook on medium heat for 2-3 hours or pressure cook at15psi for 1/2 hour. Uncover, cook further in same pan on low heat for 1/2 hour, stir andmash every now and then until a creamy consistency is achieved.
2. Heat the ghee, add remaining ginger, stir, add sliced onions, chili, and fry until goldenbrown. Add cumin or coriander (optional). Pour over dal just before serving.