365 Ways to Cook Vegetarian--Lentil Dal

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Lentil Dal

 

Recipe By :365 Ways to Cook Vegetarian, Kitty Morse

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:10

Categories : 365 Ways to Cook Vegetarian

 

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1 1/2 cups red lentils

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 medium onion -- diced

1 14 oz can stewed tomatoes

1 tablespoon minced ginger

4 cloves garlic -- minced

2 teaspoons garam masala

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

1 green chile -- finely diced

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

 

In a large bowl, soak lentils for 10 minutes in water to cover. Discard

any impurities; drain. In a large pot, combine 6 cups of water,

lentils, and bay leaf. Cook, covered, over medium heat until lentils

are tender, 30-35 minutes. Drain and return to pan. Discard bay leaf.

 

Meanwhile, in a medium frying pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add

onion, stirring occasionally until golden, 4-5 minutes. Add tomatoes

and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid evaporates,

5-6 minutes. Add ginger, minced garlic, garam masala, cumin, cilantro,

diced chile, salt, and cayenne. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add to

cook lentils and heat through.

 

S(ISBN):

" 0-06-016958-3 "

Copyright:

" 1994 "

 

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Per serving: 74 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (54% calories from fat);

1g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 19mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;

1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Garam masala is an Indian spice blend available in Indian

markets and in the spice section of some supermarkets.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0