Recipe Name Dahl Submitted by bethfoss
Recipe Description Punjabi lentil dish
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 15 Ready In (minutes) 25
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
3/4
cup, choppedOnion, chopped (minced)
2
tablespoonsoil, canola
1
medium whole (2-3/5\" dia)Tomatoes, diced
1
teaspoonfresh ginger, minced
1
teaspoongarlic minced
1
cupred lentils (dry)
2
cup (8 fl oz)water
1/2
teaspoonturmeric, ground
1/4
teaspoonblack pepper
1/3
teaspooncayenne pepper, ground
1/2
medium (2-1/2\" dia)Onion, sliced thin
2
tablespoonbutter
Steps
Sequence Step
1Heat the oil and sautee the minced onion in the oil until soft.
2Add the tomatoes and continue cooking until they are soft.
3Add the garlic and ginger.
4Rinse the lentils and remove any rocks or hulls. Drain and add to the sauteed mixture.
5Add 2 cups water. Add spices. Raise heat just to boiling and lower to a simmer for 12-15 minutes until soft and the lentils are indistinguishable.
6In the meantime, sautee the thinly sliced onions in the butter. Drain/remove from the butter when they are crispy and brown, but not burned.
7Serve with white or brown rice, and low-fat or non-fat yogurt. Garnish with crispy onions (bungar).