Nagaland Style Kali Dal

Step 1: To make Nagaland style black lentils, first wash and soak the lentils for 30 minutes

Step 2: Cook the dal with 1 cup of water, green chillies (cut in the middle), baking soda and cover the lid

Step 3: Add a little more water as needed and cook

Step 4: The pulses should not melt completely

Step 5: Boil until the water dries

Step 6: Add oil to the pan

Step 7: Add mustard seeds to the oil

Step 8: Rye tadak added red dry chillies, bay leaves and panch poran

Step 9: Add this tadka to the dal

Step 10: Serve hot lentils with rice garnished with ginger flakes

Step 11: Serve Nagaland style black lentils with cumin casserole and boondi raita for dinner