1/2cupchana dalalso known as split garbanzo beans, soaked for 15-20 minutes
1/2cuptoor dalalso known as split pigeon peas lentil, soaked for 15-20 minutes
3cupswater
1/4teaspoonturmeric powder
saltto taste
for tempering
2teaspoonsoilI used vegetable oil
1/2teaspooncumin seeds
4garlic cloveschopped
2green chilichopped
6-7curry leaves
2medium tomatoeschopped
1.5cupschopped kale
1-2tablespoonslemon juice
garam masalapinch, to sprinkle
saltto taste
Instructions
Pressure cook both the dals with water, turmeric powder and dal till they are soft and cooked. I cooked on high heat for 4 whistles and then set the heat to low and cook for additional 10-12 minutes.You may also do this on a stove top if you don't have a pressure cooker. Set aside.
Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Add chopped garlic, curry leaves and chopped green chili. Saute till the garlic starts turning light golden in color.
Next add in the chopped tomatoes and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, do not over-cook the tomatoes here.
Transfer the cooked dal to the pan and also add the chopped kale.
Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat. You may add more water if you want a thinner consistency of dal at this point.
Remove cover from pan, add lemon juice and sprinkle garam masala on top.