Ingredients
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1 cup Split Peas
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5-6 cloves Garlic
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2 Tbsp unsweetened dry Coconut
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1 Onion Powder
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1 Garlic Powder
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1 Cayenne Pepper
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3 Tbsp Oil
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2 Tbsp Jaggery
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1 tsp Mustard Seeds
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Pinch of Hing
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1-2 cups Water
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Salt
Directions
Marathas are the warrior race from Western Maharashtra. They love fiery food with strong chili, garlic and coconut flavors.
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Coarsely pound garlic in a mortar and pestle or crush it. Heat oil in a wok or kadai. |
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Add mustard seeds and Asafetida and let it pop. |
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Add the dry coconut flakes and garlic and stir until aromatic. Coconut will burn easily so be careful in this step. Now add the cooked daal. |
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Add the onion-garlic spice mix. Add water to adjust consistency and bring to a boil. |
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Season with salt if needed. Some spice mixes already have salt. Add the jaggery or brown sugar. |
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Simmer for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors combine. |
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Serve hot with rice or roti as part of an Indian meal. |
