This is an easy and tasty recipe for dhal that I modified after seeing it
in Classic Indian Easy, Delicious and Authentic recipes.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Dhal
Recipe By : combination of various recipes
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2/3 cup red split lentils
1/3 cup yellow lentils
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 cups water
1 onion -- chopped
1 tomato -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 garlic clove -- crushed
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon gram masala
salt
1. Place the lentils, split peas, green chilies, turmeric, and water in a
heavy pan and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes, until
lentils are soft. Mash the lentils, thinning with hot water if necessary.
2. While lentils are cooking, dry saute in a non stick pan the mustard
and cumin seeds and fry, stirring until they sputter and crack. Add 1/4
teaspoon turmeric, chili powder and gram masala and keep stirring so the
spices don't burn. Add chopped onion and garlic with a little water for
saute and keep stirring until onions get browned. Add the chopped tomato,
and stir unti the tomoato gets mushy.
3. Add onion/spice mixture to dal. Add salt and stir to make sure all
spices mix well with the dal.
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Serving Ideas : serve with basamati rice and yogurt
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