*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                MASALA DAL

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2   c            Yellow split peas
     1/3   ts           Turmeric
   2       ts           Salt
     1/2   c            Ghee
   1       t            Cumin seeds
   1 1/2   c            Finely chopped onions
     1/4   ts           Red pepper
   2       tb           Chopped coriander leaves

  Wash peas well.  Place in a bowl, cover with hot water
  & let sit for an hour.  Drain.  Place in a large pot,
  add 4 1/2 cups water & throw in the turmeric.  Bring
  to a boil, stirring occasionally.  Reduce heat to
  medium low, partially cover & simmer for 45 minutes.
  Remove from heat, beat with a wire whisk till the
  mixture is finely pureed.  Stir in salt & set aside.
  
  When ready to serve, simmer puree over low heat till
  piping hot.  Heat ghee in a skillet over medium high
  heat.  When very hot, add cumin seeds & fry for 10
  seconds.  Lower heat, add onions & fry for 20 minutes,
  stirring constantly to prevent burning.  Stir in red
  pepper & immediately pour in to the puree.  Garnish
  with coriander.
  
  Serve with a potato dish, rice & bread.
  
  Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"
 


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