MASUR DAL (LENTILS) - INDIAN
(Serves 4)

Ingredients:
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1 c Dal (Moong - yellow, or masur - pink)
3 1/2 c Water
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
1/4 tsp Turmeric
2 cloves Garlic
1" piece Ginger
1 small Onion
2-3 Tblsp Ghee (Can be replaced by butter)
1 t Cumin seed

Method:
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Wash the dal and drain it. Boil water and add the dal,
salt, pepper, turmeric, finely chopped ginger, and garlic.
Cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.

When done, heat the ghee, add the cumin and fry until
golden brown. Add thinly sliced onions. Fry until crisp
and brown. You may add paprika and finely chopped
tomatoes to the above for color (Pour over the dal and
serve).