Spicy Dal with Onion

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Spicy Dal with Onion

 

2 cups red, pink or yellow lentils

2 tbsps. clarified butter

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsps. freshly grated gingerroot

1/2 tsp. turmeric

1 tsp. cumin

salt and pepper, to taste

2 cups vegetable stock, canned broth, or water

2 tbsps. chopped coriander leaves

 

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, 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.

Serves 6.

 

 

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