*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             RED LENTIL DAHL

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Indian                           Vegetarian
                Beans

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Lentils
   6       c            Water
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/2   ts           Turmeric
   1       ea           Onion, small and chopped
   1       tb           Butter/oleo
     1/2   ea           Green chili, chopped

  Soak lentils for one hour.  Drain and wash lentils in
  cold water.
  
  Place lentils in a 2-qt saucepan.  Add water, green
  chili, salt and turmeric.  Bring to a boil.  Lower
  heat and simmer 1 1/2 hrs.
  
  Melt butter/oleo in a small frying pan.  Saute the
  onion.  Add the onion and the butter/oleo to the
  lentils and boil the whole thing for 2 or 3 mins.
  
  Serve with fresh lemon juice.  Rice is also a good
  addition.
  
  VARIATIONS:  Instead of onion you can try 1/2 ts of
  whole cumin seed.  You can also add 1/2 cup of mixed
  veggies, or 1/2 cup of chopped potatoes and
  cauliflower, or 1/2 cup of green peas.
 


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