MAH KI DAL (WHOLE BLACK BEANS)

Ingredients:

Ingredients:
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1 c         Urad or Mah dal
1" piece    Ginger
12 cloves   Garlic
Water
to taste    Salt   
2-3 Tblsp   Ghee (Can be replaced by butter)
to taste    Green chili (optional)
to taste    Garam Masala
1/4 t       Turmeric

Method:

Method:
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Clean, wash and add the dal to boiling water.  Add turmeric, salt, half
of the finely chopped ginger, garlic and cook on medium heat for 2-3
hours or pressure cook at 15psi for 1/2 hour.  Uncover, cook further in
same pan on low heat for 1/2 hour, stir and mash every now and then
until a creamy consistency is achieved.

Heat the ghee, add remaining ginger, stir, add sliced onions, chili, and
fry until golden brown.  Add cumin or coriander (optional).  Pour over
dal just before serving.