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                                Masoor Dal

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Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Lentils                          Middle Eastern
                Soups & Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          red lentils
   1      teaspoon      salt
   5      cups          water
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
     3/4  teaspoon      turmeric
     3/4  teaspoon      ground cumin
     3/4  teaspoon      coriander
     3/4  teaspoon      ground ginger
     3/8  teaspoon      cayenne
   1      teaspoon      mustard seed

Rinse red lentils and place in pot along with salt and water. Bring to a boil, 
then reduce heat and simmer until completely tender, about 30 minutes. Heat a s
killet over medium heat and add oil, then add all of the spices and cook over m
edium heat until the mustard seeds begin to pop. Slowly spoon the cooked lentil
s (water and all) into the skillet with the spices (be careful, it will spatter
), and stir to mix. Simmer gently, stirring often, until dal is thickened to th
e consistency of refried beans. Serve hot. About 6 servings.

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