*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          LENTILS WITH ZUCCHINI

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   c            Lentils
   2 1/2   c            Water
     1/2   ts           Turmeric
   3       tb           Ghee
   2       ea           Garlic cloves, chopped
   1       sl           1/2" piece ginger
   1       ea           Green chili, chopped
   1       sm           Zucchini, chopped
                        Salt
     1/2   ts           Garam masala
   1       t            Cumin seeds

  Place lentils, water & turmeric in a pot over medium
  heat & bring to a boil.  Continue cooking, removing
  the froth from the top from time to time.
  
  In a separate pot, heat half the ghee.  Saute onion &
  garlic till golden. Stir in ginger, chili & zucchini.
  Mix thoroughly & continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  
  Transfer the lentils to the zucchini mixture.  Stir in
  salt & garam masala. Half cover the pot, lower the
  heat & cook for 15 minutes.
  
  In the remaining ghee, toss in the cumin seeds & heat
  till they sizle & change colour.
  
  Serve lentils hot with the ghee/cumin seeds.
  
  Michael Pandya, "Indian Vegetarian Cooking"
 


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