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                               MASALA DAL

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/2   c            Yellow split peas
    1/3   ts           Turmeric
  2       ts           Salt
    1/2   c            Ghee
  1       t            Cumin seeds
  1 1/2   c            Finely chopped onions
    1/4   ts           Red pepper
  2       tb           Chopped coriander leaves

 Wash peas well.  Place in a bowl, cover with hot water
 & let sit for an hour.  Drain.  Place in a large pot,
 add 4 1/2 cups water & throw in the turmeric.  Bring
 to a boil, stirring occasionally.  Reduce heat to
 medium low, partially cover & simmer for 45 minutes.
 Remove from heat, beat with a wire whisk till the
 mixture is finely pureed.  Stir in salt & set aside.

 When ready to serve, simmer puree over low heat till
 piping hot.  Heat ghee in a skillet over medium high
 heat.  When very hot, add cumin seeds & fry for 10
 seconds.  Lower heat, add onions & fry for 20 minutes,
 stirring constantly to prevent burning.  Stir in red
 pepper & immediately pour in to the puree.  Garnish
 with coriander.

 Serve with a potato dish, rice & bread.

 Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"



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