Bhaja mung dal

Bhaja Mung Dal refers to Bengali's yellow split lentil soup. The roasted lentils are cooked and whipped with the addition of turmeric powder, salt, sugar, ginger paste, green chilis and cumin paste. Before serving, Bhaja Mung Dal is sauted with dry chilis and cumin seeds. Bhaja Mung Dal is best when served with white rice and Brinjal (eggplant) fritters.