Masoor Dal - Indian Lentils
1/2 lb Masoor Dal (Pink Lentils) 1 md Onion,thinly sliced 2 Cloves Garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 c Ghee or Oil 2 ts Ground Coriander 2 ts Ground Cumin 2 ts Ground Turmeric 1 ts Ground ...
Ingredients
- 1/2lbmasoor dal (pink lentils)
- 1medium onion,thinly sliced
- 2Clovegarlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4cup ghee or oil
- 2tsp ground coriander
- 2tsp ground cumin
- 2tsp ground turmeric
- 1tsp ground chili
Directions
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1/2 lb Masoor Dal (Pink Lentils) 1 md Onion,thinly sliced 2 Cloves Garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 c Ghee or Oil 2 ts Ground Coriander 2 ts Ground
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Bring to the boil and boil gently until the Lentils are soft
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Meanwhile, heat the Ghee or Oil in a frying pan and fry the Onion and Garlic
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When the Onion softens add the Coriander, Cumin, Turmeric, and Chili, mixing well
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Cook for two minutes, then add the Cardamoms, Cloves, and Cinammon
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Now add the Lentils together with any liquid they have been cooking in and stir rapidly to ensure the spices mix in well
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Add a little more water if necessary
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This dish should be fairly liquid.) Add the Salt and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes