*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               GUJRATI DAL

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Mixed dal*
   3       md           Tomatoes, cut into wedges
   1       sm           Eggplant, sliced into sticks
                        -- like french fries
   1       md           Zucchini, same as above
     1/2   ts           Turmeric
   1       tb           Chopped ginger
   1       t            Chopped garlic
   2       ea           Green chilies, minced
   4       tb           Ghee
     3/4   ts           Black mustard seeds
     3/4   ts           Cumin seeds
     1/3   ts           Asafetida
   1       t            Salt
   2       tb           Chopped coriander leaves

  Wash dal.  Place legumes in a bowl & cover with hot
  water.  Soak for 2 hours, drain & rinse.  Put in a
  large pot with the turmeric, ginger, garlic, chilies &
  3 cups water.  Boil & simmer for 45 minutes.  Turn off
  heat & let cool slightly.  Puree with a wire whisk.
  
  Heat ghee in a deep pot & add mustard seeds.  Fry for
  15 seconds.  Add cumin seeds & cook for 10 seconds.
  Add asafetida & cook for a second or two, then add the
  tomatoes.  Cook, stirring rapidly, for 3 to 4 minutes.
  Add eggplant & zucchini & cook for an additional 3
  minutes.
  
  Add lentil puree & salt & bring to a boil.  Reduce
  heat & cook covered for 20 minutes.  Serve over plain
  rice.
  
  *Use a mixture of dals, yellow lentils, pink lentils,
  yellow split peas & yellow split mung beans.
  
  Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"
 


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