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Friday, March 11, 2011
Red Lentil Dal
Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh Ginger (peeled and minced)
• 1 cup Onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 2 cups Tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 cups Cauliflower Florets (chopped)
• 1 cup dried Red Lentils (soaked in water for half an hour)
• 2 1/2 cups Water
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (minced)
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 3/4 tsp salt
How to make Red Lentil Dal:
• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan, over medium high heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
• Add garlic, ginger and onion. Saute for 2 minutes.
• Add turmeric powder and then chili powder. Saute again. Use a spoonful of water if it is too dry.
• Once the aroma of the masala comes, add tomatoes and cauliflower.
• Add the lentils and water, stir the mixture.
• Cook it covered for 35 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
• Stir in lime juice, cilantro and salt.
• Serve hot.
Suggestions:
You can serve the dal with rice.
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