Indian Dal Recipe

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1   INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon salad oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 quart vegetable or fat-skimmed chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups dried Red Chief lentils (12 oz), sorted and rinsed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• About 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeño chilies
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
• Salt
• Nutritional Information
• CALORIES 303(12% from fat)
• FAT 3.9g (sat 0.4g)
• CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg
• CARBOHYDRATE 49g
• SODIUM 67mg
• PROTEIN 20g
• FIBER 8.5g

2   COOKING DIRECTIONS

1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir oil, cumin, and cardamom just until spices are fragrant, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Add broth, lentils, onion, 1/4 cup cilantro, ginger, chilies, garlic, and turmeric.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring often, until lentils fall apart, about 15 minutes.
3. Ladle dal into bowls, sprinkle with more cilantro, and add salt to taste.

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1. Well the amount of water is not specified. Can you please specify it I am really looking forward to coook it.

   on Mar 6 2009 12:37PM Report Abuse Guest