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                           Root Vegetable Dahl

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Indian
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       tb           Oil
   1                    Onion -- chopped
   2       cl           Garlic -- chopped
   1                    Carrot -- thinly sliced
   1       sm           Parsnip -- diced
   4       oz           Turnip -- diced
   1                    Ginger root (1") -- grated
   1       pn           Chili powder
   1       tb           Coriander
     1/2   ts           Turmeric
   2       ts           Ground cumin
   8       oz           Red lentils
   1 1/2   pt           Stock
   2       tb           Cilantro -- chopped
                        Salt & pepper

  Heat oil in a large pot & saute the onion, garlic & carrot for
  5 minutes. Add the parsnip, turnip, ginger & the other spices.
  Cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
  
  Stir in the lentils, followed by the stock.  Season, bring to a
  boil, simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.  The dahl
  should be soft but not watery.  Check the seasoning.  Garnish with
  cilantro.
  
  Recipe FROM: "BBC Vegetarian", January, 1996
 

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