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Black Dal

Serves 4 $4.00 est. / serving

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Black Dal
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YOUR TIME IN THE KITCHEN

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  1. 01

    Wash dal and pressure cook in 2 cups water. Cool and remove from cooker.

  2. 02

    Mash very lightly with a spoon.

  3. 03

    Heat half the ghee in a deep saucepan.

  4. 04

    Add seeds, asafoetida, and seasoning. Allow to splutter.

  5. 05

    Add ginger garlic paste, fry for a minute.

  6. 06

    Add onions. Fry till light brown. Add tomatoes and green chillies.

  7. 07

    Fry for 2-3 minutes more.

  8. 08

    Add dal, bring to boil.

  9. 09

    Add turmeric, salt, sugar and lemon juice.

  10. 10

    Take in serving dish.

  11. 11

    Heat remaining ghee in a small saucepan.

  12. 12

    Add chopped coriander to the hot ghee and pour over dal immediately.

  13. 13

    Stir gently. Serve with hot parathas or rice.

  14. 14

    Variations: Use any other dal of your choice with same procedure.

  15. 15

    To make spicier, add some curry powder.

  16. 16

    Making time: 20 minutes (excluding pressure cooking time)

  17. 17

    Makes: 4 servings

  18. 18

    Shelflife: Best fresh and piping hot

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