Monika’S Dal
Description
This Indian side-dish features Red lentils:* can use others. The flavors come together beautifully. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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cook the quicker 1 1/2 tb Ghee 1 lg Onion; finely chopped 2 ea Garlic cloves; finely -chopped 1 ts Ginger root;finely grated or -chopped 1/2 ts Tumeric 3 c -Hot water 1 ts -Salt 1/2 ts Garam masala Coriander, fresh; chopped -also called Cilantro
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Wash lentils thoroughly by placing in bowl and covering with water.
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Remove any that float, drain well.
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In heavy based skillet,
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heat ghee (or butter) and
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fry onion, garlic and ginger a few minutes over medium
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heat until onion is golden brown.
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Add tumeric and mix to combine well.
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Add lentils.
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Fry mixture about 2 minutes.
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Add hot water and bring mixture to boil, then reduce heat so mixture is just simmering.
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Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes.
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Add salt and garam masala.
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Stir well and finish cooking lentils until they are soft and consistency of mixture is quite thick.
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If there's too much liquid, remove cover so liquid will evaporate.
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Spoon into serving dish.
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Sprinkle with coriander
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 232.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.8g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 40.0g14%
- Dietary Fiber 15.8g64%
- Sugars 3.6g
- Protein 18.0g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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