Washed Lentils
beans, indian, vegetarian
1 cup lentils
2 1/2 cup water
1 salt
2 garlic cloves
1 green chili, chopped
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
3 tablespoon ghee
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 chili powder
Wash lentils thoroughly. Place in pot with the water & bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook about 10 minutes.
Stir in salt, garlic, chili & mustard. Lower heat & simmer for 30 minutes till lentils are soft.
In a skillet, heat the ghee & toss in the cumin seeds & chili powder.
Top cooked dahl just before serving with ghee mixture.
Michael Pandya, "Indian Vegetarian Cooking"
Yield: 4 servings