*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    MUNG DAL WITH BLACK MUSTARD SEEDS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Yellow split mung beans
     1/4   ts           Turmeric
     1/2   ts           Grated fresh ginger
   1       t            Salt
   2       ts           Lemon juice
   3       tb           Ghee
     1/2   ts           Black mustard seeds
   1       ea           Green chilies, seeded &
                        -- shredded OR
                        -- 1/4 ts black pepper
   2       tb           Chopped coriander leaves

  Wash mung beans.  Place with turmeric & ginger in a
  large pot.  Add 4 cups water & bring to a boil,
  stirring often.  Reduce heat to medium & simmer,
  partially covered, for 30 minutes.  Turn off heat &
  beat with a wire whisk. When ready to serve, heat
  puree till piping hot.  Stir in the lemon juice & salt.
  
  Heat ghee over a high heat in small frying pan.  When
  very hot, carefully add the mustard seeds & fry till
  they start to turn grey.  When they stop sputtering,
  add the chili.  Stir rapidly for a monent & then turn
  off the heat.  Pour over the puree & fold in the
  chopped coriander.
  
  This dal is excellent with almost every vegetable.
  
  Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"
 


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