Red Lentil Dahl

* Exported from MasterCook *

RED LENTIL DAHL

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Indian Vegetarian
Beans

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Lentils
6 c Water
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Turmeric
1 ea Onion, small and chopped
1 tb Butter/oleo
1/2 ea Green chili, chopped

Soak lentils for one hour. Drain and wash lentils in
cold water.

Place lentils in a 2-qt saucepan. Add water, green
chili, salt and turmeric. Bring to a boil. Lower
heat and simmer 1 1/2 hrs.

Melt butter/oleo in a small frying pan. Saute the
onion. Add the onion and the butter/oleo to the
lentils and boil the whole thing for 2 or 3 mins.

Serve with fresh lemon juice. Rice is also a good
addition.

VARIATIONS: Instead of onion you can try 1/2 ts of
whole cumin seed. You can also add 1/2 cup of mixed
veggies, or 1/2 cup of chopped potatoes and
cauliflower, or 1/2 cup of green peas.



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