Mikael's tamatar mung dal

200gMung Dal
2LWater
3Bay leaves
1 tbspButter
2.5 tspSalt

Stir & dry-roast dal medium heat ≈ 5' (lightly browned), remove to strainer, wash and return to pan. Add rest^, bring to boil, cover & simmer ≈ 30'.

2 tbspGhee
1 tspMustard seeds
1 tspTurmeric
2Crushed dried chillis
2 tspGrated fresh ginger
1/4 tspAsafetida
5Tomatoes
2 tspLemon juice
1 tbspFresh chopped coriander

20' into the ^simmering,heat ghee, add couple mustard seeds, cover and wait until they pop, add rest of mustard seeds, wait until they finish popping (~1'). Add chillies/ginger/asafetida/turmeric and cover, stir-fry 30 sec, add chopped tomatoes, stir ≈ 2-5'.

Add to dal, cover, simmer. Add lemon juice and coriander, stir and serve with naan.