Simple Gujarati Dal
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
DAL:1 c. lentils1/2 tsp turmeric1 tsp salt4 c. waterTEMPERING OIL:1.5 tbsp oil1 tsp black mustard seeds (optional)1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 whole dried red chilis1 fresh hot green chili, minced1 small garlic clove, minced1/4 tsp cayenne pepperFINISH:juice of half a lemon or lime3 heaping tbsp of chopped fresh cilantro
1. Combine dal ingredients in a large saucepan, bring to a boil, skim the scum off the top, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes until lentils are soft.
2. In the meantime, prepare the rest of the ingredients (chop, measure, etc)
3. Remove about 1/2 c. of lentils, mash with spoon, and return to pot. Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes until it's a nice texture.
4. As the lentils thicken, heat the oil with mustard & cumin seeds in a small pan over medium high heat. Cover & cook, stirring frequently, until Mustard seeds crackle & cumin turns brown, about 1-2 minutes. Add cayenne & some drops of water to stop the cooking.
5. Add half of the tempering oil (less red chilis), half of the cilantro, and the lime juice to the lentils. Simmer another 5 minutes.
6. Serve in bowls & top each with remaining oil & sprinkling of cilantro.
Makes four 1 cup servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TACTRA81.
2. In the meantime, prepare the rest of the ingredients (chop, measure, etc)
3. Remove about 1/2 c. of lentils, mash with spoon, and return to pot. Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes until it's a nice texture.
4. As the lentils thicken, heat the oil with mustard & cumin seeds in a small pan over medium high heat. Cover & cook, stirring frequently, until Mustard seeds crackle & cumin turns brown, about 1-2 minutes. Add cayenne & some drops of water to stop the cooking.
5. Add half of the tempering oil (less red chilis), half of the cilantro, and the lime juice to the lentils. Simmer another 5 minutes.
6. Serve in bowls & top each with remaining oil & sprinkling of cilantro.
Makes four 1 cup servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TACTRA81.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 112.9
- Total Fat: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 575.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 11.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
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