Breakfast recipe from the state of Uttrakhand made using lentils, flavored with ginger, chilies, garlic, fresh coriander and garam masala, a very simple badeel recipe which is finished by deep-frying and served with tangy and hot green chutney is badeel

1 cup masoor dal, soaked overnight

1 tbsp ghee

1 pinch of asafoetida

A handful of chopped coriander leaves

2 green chilies, chopped

2-inch piece of ginger, roughly chopped

5-6 garlic cloves, peeled

Salt to taste

Water as much required

½ tsp garam masala powder