Subj : Crockpot N.Y. Times - 02
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Tue Mar 26 2024 04:42 pm

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     Title: Slow-Cooker Masala Dal
Categories: Vegetables, Herbs, Chilies
     Yield: 4 servings

 1 1/2 c  Yellow split peas; rinsed
   1/2 ts Turmeric
 1 1/2 ts Coarse kosher salt; more to
          - taste
   1/2 c  Ghee or vegetable oil
     1 ts Cumin seeds
     1 lg Yellow onion; fine chopped
   1/4 ts Crushed red pepper; more to
          -  taste
          Chopped fresh cilantro; for
          - topping

 Combine the split peas, turmeric and 4 1/2 cups water in
 a 6 to 8 quart slow cooker. Cook on high until the peas
 are tender and easily crushed between your fingers,
 about 4 hours. (This keeps well on warm for at least
 four more hours.)

 Add the salt to the peas, then use a whisk to beat the
 peas vigorously; they should disintegrate fairly easily
 into a smooth purée.

 In a 12" skillet, warm the ghee over medium-high heat
 until a cumin seed sizzles vigorously as soon as it’s
 dropped in. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for
 10 seconds, then add the onion and cook, stirring
 constantly, until the onion shrinks, shrivels and gets
 very deeply browned, 10 to 18 minutes. If the onions
 threaten to blacken, turn down the heat and/or add a
 spoonful of cold water. Pay special attention to the
 last 5 minutes or so, after the onions have shriveled
 and started to brown; stir constantly and let them
 frizzle and darken, but not blacken. Immediately add the
 red pepper to the tadka, then pour the onions, spices
 and all the perfumed ghee into the dal. Swirl loosely.
 Taste and add more salt and/or crushed red pepper, if
 you like. Top with cilantro and serve.

 Recipe from: Julie Sahni

 Adapted by: Sarah DiGregorio

 Yield: 4 servings

 RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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