Balti gram lentils
10 servings
Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredient | |
---|---|---|
18 | ounces | Gram lentils (channa dhal) split and polished |
4 | tablespoons | Green masala paste |
8 | tablespoons | Fried dehydrated onion flake |
2 | tablespoons | Granulated sugar(opt) |
Salt to taste |
Directions
1 Examine and rinse the lentils as described in Balti vegetable information sheet. Soak in cold water for at least 6 hours. Strain and rinse.
2 Bring water to the boil.
3 Add the lentils, stirring after a few minutes to ensure they are not sticking.
4 Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. leave to cook for about 45 minutes, skimming off any scum as it forms. When tender, strain (keeping the liquid for stock). 5 Add the remaining ingredients, including salt to taste, and simmer for a minimum of 10 minutes.
6 Serve on its own, or add to other Balti recipes (for example, Balti Chana Aloo) or add vegetables of your choice. Freeze any surplus.
Recipe from Balti Curry Cookbook - Pat Chapman ISBN 7499 1342 8 Submitted By IAN HOARE On 05-09-95
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