Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of Chana Dal
• 2 carrots pealed and sliced in 1/8 inch slices
• 1/2 medium onion sliced thinly
• 1 large potato finely diced
• 3 crushed cayenne peppers
• 3 oz of tomato paste (1/2 6 oz can)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon of ground turmeric
• 3 teaspoons of salt
• 1 tablespoon of crushed ginger
• 48 oz of water
• 4 sprigs of cilantro finely diced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Directions

Boil Chana Dal in water for about 45 minutes to 1 hour till they are very tender then drain and set aside. In large sauce pan on medium head add olive oil, potatoes, onion, carrot, and cayenne pepper. Cook till onions start to turn translucent. Now add ginger, cumin, turmeric and cook for 1 more minute. Now add in water, tomato paste, salt, and cooked Chana Dal. Stir till mixed. Simmer for about 30-40 minutes till carrot and potato are soft. Now add in cilantro and adjust salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy.