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      Title: Tarka Dal
 Categories: Main dish, Indian, Dals, Vegetarian
      Yield: 4 servings
 
  1 1/4 c  Brown lentils
  3 3/4 c  Water
      1 ts Turmeric
      1 cl Garlic; crushed
      2 tb Ghee
      1 lg Onion; chopped
      1 ts Garam masala
    1/2 ts Ginger; grated
      1 ts Coriander
    1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
           Fresh cilantro; garnish
  
  Wash lentils in cold water. In a pot, combine lentils, water,
  turmeric & garlic. Cover & simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are
  tender. Uncover & cook 2-3 minutes to reduce excess liquid.
  
  Heat ghee in another pot.  Add onion & fry gently for 5 minutes. Add
  garam masala, ginger, coriander and cayenne pepper; cook gently 1
  minute. Add mixture to lentils & stir well.  Garnish with cilantro.
  
  NOTE: For a less fiery flavor, reduce cayenne pepper.
  
  Source Unknown
  From: Mark Satterly
  Date: 04-06
 
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