Spicy Dal With Onion

Recipe Ingredients

2 cups	474ml	Red, pink or yellow lentils
2 tablespoons	30ml	Clarified butter
1 tablespoon	15ml	Onion - finely chopped (large)
2		Garlic cloves - minced
2 tablespoons	30ml	Freshly-grated ginger root
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Turmeric
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cumin
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
2 1/2 cups	592ml	Chicken stock, canned broth, or water
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped coriander leaves

Recipe Instructions

On a baking sheet spread out the lentils and pick out any stones. Place in a large sieve and wash under running cold water for about 1 minute. Set aside.

Heat butter in a saucepan over moderate heat. Saute onions with salt and pepper until golden brown. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric and cumin and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add lentils, chicken stock or water and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and beat the lentils with a wooden spoon or whisk until smooth. Serve dal garnished with coriander.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
COOKING LIVE with Sara Moulton - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # CL-8823 broadcast 02-20-1997) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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