Name: Maa ki Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup urad dal; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 2 tsp grated ginger; 2 cloves garlic, crushed into a paste; 1 tsp coconut or other vegetable oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 medium red onion, minced; 1 medium tomato, finely chopped; 1/2 tsp cayenne or paprika for less heat; 2 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala powder; Salt to taste; 1/2 lemon; Coriander for garnish; 12 almonds soaked for 30 minutes then blended into a very smooth paste with 1/2 cup water