Bengali Dal - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup split mung dal, rinsed
7 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 tablespoons mustard oil
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi)
1/2 teaspoon mango powder (amchur)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garam masala

Preparation

Place moong dal, water, salt, turmeric and mustard oil in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until dal is tender.
Stir in fenugreek, mango powder, coriander, onion and garlic powders, cayenne, and garam masala.
Simmer 20 minutes more. Serve garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.