Ayurvedic Dahl

Submitted by SimplyAuburn

"Helps digestion and balances the pitta dosha. From yogajournal.com"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 7mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 yield unknown
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 cup red lentil, rinsed
• 5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro, chopped

directions

1. 1.Combine the lentils, water, turmeric, coriander, and ginger in a stockpot.
2. 2. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils are fully cooked and soft.
3. 3. Turn off the heat and add the salt.
4. 4. In a large saucepan, warm up the ghee over moderate heat and add the cumin seeds to sauté for a minute or so, or until they turn brown and release their aroma.
5. 5. Pour the lentils into the saucepan and cover to allow the seasoning to blend, about 2 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

Reviews

[Mia in Germany]

This was very good. My lentils were soft after 15 minutes and I used coconut oil for sauteeing. WIll make this again. Thanks for posting!<br/>Made for PARTY 2010.