Masala Dal Recipe




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Masala Dal

 

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup yellow split peas
1/3 tsp turmeric
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 tsp red pepper
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves



 

Preparation

Wash peas well. Place in a bowl, cover with hot water & let sit for
an hour. Drain. Place in a large pot, add 4 1/2 cups water & throw
in the turmeric. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat
to medium low, partially cover & simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from
heat, beat with a wire whisk till the mixture is finely pureed. Stir
in salt & set aside.

When ready to serve, simmer puree over low heat till piping hot. Heat
ghee in a skillet over medium high heat. When very hot, add cumin
seeds & fry for 10 seconds. Lower heat, add onions & fry for 20
minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Stir in red pepper
& immediately pour in to the puree. Garnish with coriander.

Serve with a potato dish, rice & bread.

Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"

 

 

Servings: 4