John's Dahl or dal

Added by Fillylourecipes Source: John K. Watson

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Masoor dahl (red split lentils)
  • 3 1/4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon turneric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
  • 1 medium minced onion
  • 2 minced garlics
  • 2 dried coarsely chopped red chilis

Directions

1. Put the dahl, liquid, turmeric, cumin, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat to medium, cook uncovered, for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Cover the pan and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Remove the dahl from the heat, allow to cool slightly, and mash through a sieve.

5. Melt the ghee or butter over medium-high heat and saute the onions, garlic, and red chilis until the onions are well-browned.

6. Stir half of the mixture into the dahl, and put it in a serving dish and serve with the rest of the onion mixture on top.

Note

very tasty indeed

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