Washed lentils

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Lentils
cup Water
Salt
2 eaches Garlic cloves
1 each Green chili, chopped
1 teaspoon Black mustard seeds
3 tablespoons Ghee
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
Chili powder

Directions

Wash lentils thoroughly. Place in pot with the water & bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook about 10 minutes.

Stir in salt, garlic, chili & mustard. Lower heat & simmer for 30 minutes till lentils are soft.

In a skillet, heat the ghee & toss in the cumin seeds & chili powder.

Top cooked dahl just before serving with ghee mixture.

Michael Pandya, "Indian Vegetarian Cooking"

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