Dhal

Name: Dhal
Ingredients: 1 & 1/2 cups red or orange lentils; 3&1/2 cups water; 1 in. piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 1 onion, peeled & sliced; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1&1/2 tsp salt; pinch of sugar; 1 large garlic clove; For the topping:; 2 tbsp. sour cream or plain yogurt & tomato & fresh cilantro

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 & 1/2 cups red or orange lentils
3&1/2 cups water
1 in. piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 onion, peeled & sliced
1 tsp ground turmeric
1&1/2 tsp salt
pinch of sugar
1 large garlic clove
For the topping:
2 tbsp. sour cream or plain yogurt & tomato & fresh cilantro

Directions

1

1. Place the lentils, water, ginger, onion, turmeric, and salt in medium pan, crush and add garlic. Bring to boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until soft.
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2. Remove pan from heat and mash lentils with potato masher. Add a little hot water if the mixture is too thick. Keep hot.
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3. Transfer Dhal to a serving dish and top with yogurt, tomato and cilantro.