Spicy Dal With Onion
beans, indian
2 cup red -- pink or yellow
1 lentils
2 tablespoon clarified butter
1 large onion -- finely chopped
2 garlic cloves -- minced
2 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 salt and pepper -- to taste
22 cup chicken stock -- canned
1 broth, or
1 water
2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
On a baking sheet spread out the lentils and pick out any stones. Place in a large sieve and wash under running cold water for about 1 minute. Set aside.
Heat butter in a saucepan over moderate heat. sauté onions with salt and pepper until golden brown. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric and cumin and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add lentils, chicken stock or water and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and beat the lentils with a wooden spoon or whisk until smooth. Serve dal garnished with coriander.
Yield: 6 servings
Recipe By : Cooking Live Show #CL8825
From: Angele - Freeman Date: 02 Mar 97 Mastercook Recipes (Mailing List) Ä
Yield: 1 servings