Name: Bhaja Muger Dal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: bengali
Ingredients: 1 cup Moong Dal (yellow split lentils); 2 tbsp Ghee (divided); 4 cups Water (divided, plus more if needed); 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt (or to taste); 1 piece Bay Leaf; 2 pieces Dried Red Chilli (broken in half); 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 pinch Asafoetida (ensure it's gluten-free if needed); 1 inch piece Ginger (finely grated); 0.5 cup Green Peas (fresh or frozen); 0.5 tsp Sugar (balances the flavors); 0.5 tsp Garam Masala