This simple, spiced dal makes a wonderful meatless meal. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread.
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Ingredients
Method
In a medium skillet, toast mustard, coriander and cumin seeds over medium heat until fragrant. Set aside.
In a blender, combine garlic, ginger and 1/4 cup water and blend until smooth.
Heat ghee or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until fat separates out, about 3 minutes.
Add the toasted seeds, turmeric, cardamom and cinnamon and cook 1 minute.
Stir in lentils, onion, lemon and 4 cups water.
Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and cook at a bare simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils fall apart, about 30 minutes.
Discard cardamom, cinnamon, onion and lemon.
Stir in salt and serve.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
As a main course
Calories
320
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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