YES! And this was exactly the kind of recipe i was looking for! Thank you! When i looked on the internet i found many versions, but none similar to what i remember. A lot of them had dairy, which was not what i was looking for.
Here in the U.S. i would have to special order tuvar daal, but i can presoak brown lentils overnight and then they soften quickly when cooking. Other kinds of lentils are available, too.
I have an Indian neighbor who substitutes collard greens for the spinach -- collards have a much higher vitamin and nutrient content than other greens and taste similar to spinach, but i'm not sure you see collards outside of the U.S., and they are more common to southern U.S. cuisine.
Asafoetida i must get at an Indian specialty store or mail order it, but i like the flavor of it and i've been meaning to get some anyway. I didn't know it helps prevent flatulence.
The other ingredients i have, and i'm very glad to know which spices i can use!
