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      Title: RED LENTIL DAHL
 Categories: Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian, Bean/legume
   Servings:  4
 
      1 c  Lentils                             1 ea Onion, small and chopped
      6 c  Water                               1 tb Butter/oleo
    1/2 ts Salt                              1/2 ea Green chili, chopped
    1/2 ts Turmeric                       
 
  Soak lentils for one hour.  Drain and wash lentils in cold wat  Soak lentils for one hour.  Drain and wash lentils in cold water.
  
  Place lentils in a 2-qt saucepan.  Add water, green chili, salt and
  turmeric.  Bring to a boil.  Lower heat and simmer 1 1/2 hrs.
  
  Melt butter/oleo in a small frying pan.  Saute the onion.  Add the onion
  and the butter/oleo to the lentils and boil the whole thing for 2 or 3
  mins.
  
  Serve with fresh lemon juice.  Rice is also a good addition.
  
  VARIATIONS:  Instead of onion you can try 1/2 ts of whole cumin seed.  You
  can also add 1/2 cup of mixed veggies, or 1/2 cup of chopped potatoes and
  cauliflower, or 1/2 cup of green peas.
 
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