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Masoor Dal

By Anonymous


Want to try a hot a delicious new food? Well, this recipe focuses on Dal. Dal is a very healthy lentil typically around 25% protein by weight, giving it comparable protein content to meats. Also, high in carbohydrates and fat free, Dal is the perfect ingredient to many dishes. Used in traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, this legume also rich in the B vitamins, zinc and folic acid. Try this traditional Middle Eastern dish at home and taste the exotic flavor!

                                           Masoor Dal

(Serves 6)

 Ingredients:

  • ·         2 cups eSutras Organics Red Lentils
  • ·         7 cups of water
  • ·         2 teaspoons eSutras Organics SeaSalt 
  •  ·         4 thin slices of Ginger

  • ·        1/2 tablespoon eSutras Organics Ground Dried Turmeric
  • ·         1/3 cup ghee (clarified butter)
  • ·         2 red onions, thinly sliced
  • ·         2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ·         2 teaspoons eSutras Organics Ground Coriander
  • ·         1 teaspoon eSUtras Organics Ground Cumin
  • ·         1 dash cayenne pepper
  • ·         1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:
  1. Bring lentils, water, and ginger to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off and discard any scum that forms, then stir in the salt, ginger and turmeric, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 1 hour more.
  2. Meanwhile, melt ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and garlic. Cook and stir until the onions are soft and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, and cilantro. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more, then set aside. Once the lentils are done, discard the ginger slices, stir in the onion mixture and ladle into bowls to serve.
Bon Appétit!

Comments

  1. DianaOctober 16, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    Is it alright if I will mix some tulsi herb on the recipe itself to add some antioxidant rich component the this one? Or can do you have any recipe where tulsi is used as the primary ingredient?

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