Ingredients

• 2 cups Adzuki Beans
• 6 cups Water
• 2 Tbsp Oil
• 1 cup diced Onion (1 medium)
• 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 2 Tbsp minced Jalapeño (1 medium—include seeds for a spicier dal)
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh Ginger Root
• 1 tsp Ground Coriander
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Ground Cardamom
• ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 2 cups chopped Tomatoes (2 medium)
• Plain Yogurt, for garnish
• Chopped Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1. Sort and rinse beans. Place in a pot with water, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until soft, about 60 minutes. Drain adzuki beans, reserving the cooking liquid.
2. In a clean pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeno and ginger and cook for 1 minute, then add dried spices and salt and sauté until fragrant, 1– 2 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and reserved adzuki beans and mix well. Add reserved cooking liquid, adjusting to desired consistency.
4. For a creamier dal, mash beans with a spoon or puree some or all in a food processor or blender, combining all to heat through just before serving. Garnish with plain yogurt and chopped cilantro.