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Basic quick yellow Dahl

  • 1 c red (masur) or yellow (moong) lentils, well rinsed
  • 4 c water
  • 1.5 c chopped plum or San Marzano tomatoes, (drained if using canned)
  • 1 tsp tumeric

Boil for 20 minutes, set aside

  • 1.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1.5 tb ghee or salted butter
  • small chopped green chilli
  • optionally: 2/3 c red onions, 3-4 cloves minced garlic, 1TB minced ginger

Sautee until cumin seeds are lightly toasted, careful not to burn (esp garlic).

Combine spice mix & lentils.

  • add 1 tsp salt, more to taste
  • add 1/2 tsp sugar
  • add (Kashmiri) red chili powder for heat, to taste

Low simmer for 45 mins - 1 hour.

Add 1/2 c cream, simmer for a few minutes until incorporated well.

Serve with squeeze of lemon, dollop of fresh cream or sour cream, fresh coriander to taste.

Inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PonPl7Tue48, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PGXX5NdpNY

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