Title: DHAL
Categories: Appetizers, Indian
Yield: 6 servings
1 1/4 c Brown lentils
3 3/4 c Water
1 ts Turmeric
1 Garlic clove, crushed
2 tb Ghee
1 lg Onion, chopped
1 ts Garam Masala
1/2 ts Ground ginger
1 ts Coriander
1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
Fresh cilantro sprigs (opt)
Wash lentils in cold water.
In a saucepan, combine lentils, water, turmeric and
garlic. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until lentils
are tender. Uncover and cook 2-3 minutes to reduce
excess liquid.
Heat ghee in a saucepan. Add onion and fry gently 5
minutes. Add Garam Masala, ginger, coriander and
cayenne pepper; cook gently 1 minute. Add mixture to
lentils and stir well. Garnish with cilantro, if
desired.
NOTE: For a less fiery flavor, reduce cayenne pepper.
