Monika's Dal

Recipe Ingredients

8 oz	227g	Red lentils
1 1/2 tablespoons	22ml	Ghee
1 tablespoon	15ml	Onion - finely chopped (large)
2		Garlic - finely chopped
1 tablespoon	15ml	Ginger root - finely grated
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Turmeric
3 cups	711ml	Hot water
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Garam masala
		Fresh coriander - (cilantro), chopped

Recipe Instructions

Wash lentils thoroughly by placing in bowl and covering with water. Remove any that float, drain well. In heavy based skillet, heat ghee and fry onion, garlic and ginger a few minutes over medium heat until onion is golden brown. Add tumeric and mix to combine well. Add lentils. Fry mixture about 2 minutes. Add hot water and bring mixture to boil, then reduce heat so mixture is just simmering. Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes. Add salt and garam masala. Stir well and finish cooking lentils until they are soft and consistency of mixture is quite thick. If there's too much liquid, remove cover so liquid will evaporate. Spoon into serving dish. Sprinkle with coriander.

Source:
The Curry Cookbook-Charmaine Solomon

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