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Indian Dal Recipe
Ingredients
1 tablespoon salad oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 quart vegetable or fat-skimmed chicken broth
1 1/2 cups dried Red Chief lentils (12 oz); sorted and rinsed
1 cup chopped onion
About 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced fresh jalape?o chilies
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
Salt
Nutritional Information
CALORIES 303(12% from fat)
FAT 3.9g (sat 0.4g)
CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg
CARBOHYDRATE 49g
SODIUM 67mg
PROTEIN 20g
FIBER 8.5g
Methods/steps
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat; frequently stir oil; cumin; and cardamom just until spices are fragrant; 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Add broth; lentils; onion; 1/4 cup cilantro; ginger; chilies; garlic; and turmeric. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat; cover; and simmer; stirring often; until lentils fall apart; about 15 minutes. Ladle dal into bowls; sprinkle with more cilantro; and add salt to taste.