Lakhnawi Khatti Dal(Lucknow Sour Lentils)

* Exported from MasterCook *

LAKHNAWI KHATTI DAL (LUCKNOW SOUR LENTILS)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ethnic Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c Pink lentils
1 tb Finely chopped ginger
1/2 ts Turmeric
1 tb Lemon juice
1 c Boiling water
2 ts Salt
5 tb Ghee
1 t Black cumin seeds
1 tb Minced garlic
1/2 ts Red pepper

Wash lentils thoroughly. Place in a saucepan with the
turmeric & 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, stirring
often. Reduce heat & simmer, partially covered, for
25 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add lemon juice to
lentils & cook for a further 15 minutes. Turn off
heat & beat with a wire whisk.

Heat ghee, when very hot, add cumin seeds & fry for
about 10 seconds. Remove pan from the heat & add red
pepper & minced garlic. Stir rapidly for 10 seconds
until the garlic begins to colour, but do not let it
brown. Pour over the hot puree. Serve immediately.

Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"



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