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                               LENTIL DAHL

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2       c            Green or brown lentils
   1       ea           Cinnamon stick, 3"
   1       ea           Bay leaf
   3       md           Garlic cloves, peeled, whole
   2       sl           Ginger root, 1" thick
   1       t            Turmeric
     3/4   ea           Lemon
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/8   ts           Black pepper
     1/2   ts           Cayenne
   3       tb           Ghee
   1       pn           Asafetida
     1/2   ts           Whole cumin seeds

  Wash lentils & drain.  Combine with 6 cups water,
  cinnamon stick, bay leaf, garlic cloves, ginger slices
  & turmeric. Bring to a boil, lower heat & simmer for
  40 minutes, till lentils are tender & the water has
  been reduced significantly.
  
  Slice lemon thinly & add to the pot with salt, black
  pepper & cayenne. Simmer for a further 5 minutes.
  
  Just before serving, heat ghee till hot, add asafetida
  & cumin seeds & saute till the seeds begin to colour.
  Pour over top of dahl & serve over rice.
  
  Madhur Jaffrey, "An Invitation to Indian Cooking"
 


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