Mung Dal With Black Mustard Seeds

* Exported from MasterCook *

MUNG DAL WITH BLACK MUSTARD SEEDS

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ethnic Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Yellow split mung beans
1/4 ts Turmeric
1/2 ts Grated fresh ginger
1 t Salt
2 ts Lemon juice
3 tb Ghee
1/2 ts Black mustard seeds
1 ea Green chilies, seeded &
-- shredded OR
-- 1/4 ts black pepper
2 tb Chopped coriander leaves

Wash mung beans. Place with turmeric & ginger in a
large pot. Add 4 cups water & bring to a boil,
stirring often. Reduce heat to medium & simmer,
partially covered, for 30 minutes. Turn off heat &
beat with a wire whisk. When ready to serve, heat
puree till piping hot. Stir in the lemon juice & salt.

Heat ghee over a high heat in small frying pan. When
very hot, carefully add the mustard seeds & fry till
they start to turn grey. When they stop sputtering,
add the chili. Stir rapidly for a monent & then turn
off the heat. Pour over the puree & fold in the
chopped coriander.

This dal is excellent with almost every vegetable.

Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"



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