Name: Dhal - Lentil Puree
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentil; 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee or 1 1/2 tablespoons oil; 1 onion, finely sliced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3 cups water; salt

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Dhal is an easy tasty dish to make. If this is the first time you have eaten Dhal you might like to serve it with another Indian dish. You can eat Dhal with boiled rice, Indian breads or just by itself. This is a great budget stretcher.

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ingredients

1 cup red lentil
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons ghee or 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground turmeric
3 cups water
salt

directions

Wash lentils thoroughly, removing those that float on the surface.
Drain well.
Heat ghee or oil and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is golden.
Add turmeric and stir well.
Add drained lentils and fry for 1-2 minutes.
Add water, lower heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Add salt to taste, mix thoroughly and continue cooking until lentils are soft and the consistency is thick, similar to porridge.
Serve Dhal plain or garnish with sliced onion, fried until golden brown.

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"Dhal is an easy tasty dish to make. If this is the first time you have eaten Dhal you might like to serve it with another Indian dish. You can eat Dhal with boiled rice, Indian breads or just by itself. This is a great budget stretcher."

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review by swiz58

12/3/2006

I found this recipe very bland. I pumped it up with cumin and red pepper flakes. I think it is a good base for whatever flavors you want to add.

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review by oloschiavo

11/15/2006

Hi Chrissy, thanks for this tasty recipe with its short ingredient list and easy to follow instructions. I made up a batch to take for lunches this week and sprinkled some sauteed mushrooms and green onions on the top. Yummy! And even yummier the next day! Next time might add a bit of chili powder.

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11/14/2006

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