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Red lentil dal

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 1 onion(s), diced
  • 1 garlic clove(s), chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger, chopped
  • some oil
  • 3 cup(s) Lentils, red
  • some yogurt
  • some coriander leaves
  • some onion(s) (onion rings)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp, heaped turmeric
  • 1 ½ tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp spice mix (Garam Masala)

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

typical Indian side dish

Heat some oil in a pan and sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger. Then add all the spices except the salt and toast, stirring well so the mixture doesn’t stick. Now add the lentils. I use coffee cups, not pots. Mix everything together, pour in about 250 ml of water, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the lentils are soft but not mushy. Add a little more water if needed. Season with salt at the end. I then arrange the lentils on the plates with a dollop of yogurt, freshly chopped coriander, and a few onion rings.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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