Lucknawi Dal
Ingredients
2 cup pink lentils
1 1/2 qt water
1 salt
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp tamarind paste
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 large onion, chopped
6 each garlic cloves, crushed
1 each 1 piece ginger, chopped
1/2 tsp dried red chilies
Preparation
Wash lentils & boil in water with salt, turmeric & tamarind over
medium heat for 20 minutes. Heat oil in a small pot. Add cumin seeds
& fry for a minute. Stir in onion, garlic & ginger & fry till onion
is browned & soft. Add chili & stir fro 30 seconds. Remove & pour
over lentils, mix thoroughly & return to a boil. Serve with rice.
Rani, "Feast of India"
Servings: 6
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