Red Lentil Dal

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Red Lentil Dal

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Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Lentils Middle Eastern
Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup red lentils
1 medium onion -- chopped
1 large clov garlic -- crushed
1 medium bay leaf
1 medium green chili pepper
1 1" piece ginger peeled -- grated
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup coconut cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
mint leaves

Put lentils in saucepan with enough cold water to cover by one-half inch. Add o
nion, garlic, bay leaf, chili, ginger and turmeric. Cook gently, half covered a
nd stirring occasionally; add a little more water if needed to prevent lentils
from sticking. The mixture should be a bit runny, like a puree, but not watery.
Stir in cumin, coriander and salt to taste. Let stand, covered for 20-30 minut
es to let flavors blend. Discard the bay leaf and chili, then stir in the cocon
ut cream. Reheat gently, stirring until the coconut cream is blended in [she sa
ys "melted". Add the lemon juice, adjust seasonings and serve, garnished with t
he mint. Rose serves this spooned over curries or spicy rice, or just over stea
med veggies as a Rain dish.

Serving Ideas: Spooned over curries, spicy rice, or vegetables

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