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               LAKHNAWI KHATTI DAL (LUCKNOW SOUR LENTILS)

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/2   c            Pink lentils
  1       tb           Finely chopped ginger
    1/2   ts           Turmeric
  1       tb           Lemon juice
  1       c            Boiling water
  2       ts           Salt
  5       tb           Ghee
  1       t            Black cumin seeds
  1       tb           Minced garlic
    1/2   ts           Red pepper

 Wash lentils thoroughly.  Place in a saucepan with the
 turmeric & 5 cups of water.  Bring to a boil, stirring
 often.  Reduce heat & simmer, partially covered, for
 25 minutes.  Stir occasionally.  Add lemon juice to
 lentils & cook for a further 15 minutes.  Turn off
 heat & beat with a wire whisk.

 Heat ghee, when very hot, add cumin seeds & fry for
 about 10 seconds. Remove pan from the heat & add red
 pepper & minced garlic.  Stir rapidly for 10 seconds
 until the garlic begins to colour, but do not let it
 brown. Pour over the hot puree.  Serve immediately.

 Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"



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