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--- recipes:sides:lentil_dahl [2008/11/22 16:00] – created christian
+++ recipes:sides:lentil_dahl [2017/09/15 06:23] (current) – christian
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 ====== Lentil Dahl ======
-tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
+  * 4tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
-sp cumin seeds
+  * 1sp cumin seeds
-/2 tsp tumeric
+  * 1/2 tsp tumeric
-tsp coriander seeds, ground
+  * 1 tsp coriander seeds, ground
-small onion
+  * 1 small onion
-cloves of garlic
+  * 4 cloves of garlic
-g puy lentils or yellow split peas
+  * 1 thumb size piece of fresh ginger
-ml water
+  * 225g puy lentils or yellow split peas
-/2 tsp salt
+  * 700ml water
-pinch of chili powder
+  * 1/2 tsp salt
-know of butter
+  * 1 fresh red chilli pepper
+  * knob of butter
-Heat the oil in a saucepan, fry the cumin seed for half a minute. Add  the finely chopped onion and garlic and fry until the onion turns brown.
+Heat the oil in a saucepan, fry the cumin seed for half a minute. Add  the finely chopped onion, ginger, chilli and garlic and fry until the onions turn translucent. Then add the dry spices, and fry for another minute.
-Add the lentils and the other spices, fry for 20 seconds, add the water and bring to a boil.
+Add the lentils, fry for 20 seconds, add the water and bring to a boil.
 Simmer for one hour or until the lentils are tender.