Indian Dhal
Cooking Time
Preparation Time : 10
Cook Time : 30
Total Time : 40
Ingredients
Serves 4-6
250g red lentils
1 1⁄2 tablespoons ghee (or oil)
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1large onion , finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
3cups hot water
1teaspoon salt (to taste)
1⁄2 teaspoon garam masala
Directions
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01
Wash lentils thoroughly, remove any that float on the surface, drain well.
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02
Heat ghee and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is golden brown.
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03
Add turmeric and stir well.
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Add drained lentils and fry for a minute or two, then add hot water and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer.
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05
Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are half cooked.
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06
Add salt and garam masala, mix well and continue cooking until lentils are soft and the consistency dsimilar to porridge.
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07
If there is too much liquid leave the lid off the pan to speed evaporation.
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08
Serve plain or garnished with sliced onion.
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