*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Lucknawi Dal

Recipe By     : Rani, "Feast of India"
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Pink lentils
   1 1/2   qt           Water
                        Salt
   1       ts           Turmeric
   1       ts           Tamarind paste
     1/4   c            Oil
   1       ts           Cumin seeds
   1       lg           Onion -- chopped
   6       cl           Garlic -- crushed
   1                    Ginger piece (1") -- chopped
     1/2   ts           Dried red chilies

  Wash lentils & boil in water with salt, turmeric & tamarind over
  medium heat for 20 minutes. Heat oil in a small pot. Add cumin
  seeds & fry for a minute. Stir in onion, garlic & ginger & fry
  till onion is browned & soft. Add chili & stir for 30 seconds.
  Remove & pour over lentils, mix thoroughly & return to a boil.
  Serve with rice.
  

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