Spiced Yellow Dal with Tomatoes and Greens

Ingredients

• For the dal:
• 1.5 cups toor dal (split pigeon peas) or other lentils
• 1 pinch asafetida (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1.5 tablespoons minced, peeled ginger root
• 2.5 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1 handful cilantro, chopped
• For the spice topping, known as chaunk:
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
• 15 fresh curry leaves
• 1.5 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 dried hot, red chile pepper
• 1 large red onion, finely chopped
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups packed chopped greens, such as spinach, kale or chard leaves

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