Dal

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Mark Bittman

Serves 8 people

Categories: Appetizers, Indian, Lentils, Main Dish, Mark Bittman

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried lentils, rinsed and picked over
  • 1 onion, roughly chopped
  • fresh ginger, 2-inch piece, peeled and minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder (hot or mild, your preference)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 dried red chilies (or hot red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, to taste)
  • 3 -4 tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped (optional)
  • salt
  • black pepper

Directions

  1. Add the first 8 ingredients to a large pot, along with water to cover.

  2. Bring to a boil over high heat; adjust heat so the mixture simmers steadily but not violently.

  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft, about 1 hour.

  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve OR cover and refrigerate for up to several days before reheating.

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