Masoor Dal

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Masoor Dal

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Categories : Lentils Middle Eastern
Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups red lentils
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon coriander
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon mustard seed

Rinse red lentils and place in pot along with salt and water. Bring to a boil,
then reduce heat and simmer until completely tender, about 30 minutes. Heat a s
killet over medium heat and add oil, then add all of the spices and cook over m
edium heat until the mustard seeds begin to pop. Slowly spoon the cooked lentil
s (water and all) into the skillet with the spices (be careful, it will spatter
), and stir to mix. Simmer gently, stirring often, until dal is thickened to th
e consistency of refried beans. Serve hot. About 6 servings.

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