Black Matpe Beans (black whole urad dal)

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried black urad dal, soaked for 4 hours

• 1 yellow onion, chopped finely

• 2-4 green chilis 

• 4 garlic cloves, chopped 

• 3-inch piece ginger, chopped 

• 1 cup water

After beans are cooked; add

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

• 1 teaspoon garam masala

• 1-2 chopped tomatoes

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro