*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Red Lentil Dal

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           red lentils
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   1      large   clov  garlic -- crushed
   1      medium        bay leaf
   1      medium        green chili pepper
   1      1" piece      ginger peeled -- grated
     1/2  teaspoon      turmeric
   2      teaspoons     ground cumin
   2      teaspoons     coriander
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  cup           coconut cream
   1      tablespoon    lemon juice
                        mint leaves

Put lentils in saucepan with enough cold water to cover by one-half inch. Add o
nion, garlic, bay leaf, chili, ginger and turmeric. Cook gently, half covered a
nd stirring occasionally; add a little more water if needed to prevent lentils 
from sticking. The mixture should be a bit runny, like a puree, but not watery.
 Stir in cumin, coriander and salt to taste. Let stand, covered for 20-30 minut
es to let flavors blend. Discard the bay leaf and chili, then stir in the cocon
ut cream. Reheat gently, stirring until the coconut cream is blended in [she sa
ys "melted". Add the lemon juice, adjust seasonings and serve, garnished with t
he mint. Rose serves this spooned over curries or spicy rice, or just over stea
med veggies as a Rain dish.

Serving Ideas: Spooned over curries, spicy rice, or vegetables

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