Title: Lucknawi Dal
Categories: Ethnic Vegetarian
Yield: 6 Servings

2	c	Pink lentils
1 1/2	qt	Water
		Salt
1	ts	Turmeric
1	ts	Tamarind paste
1/4	c	Oil
1	ts	Cumin seeds
1	lg	Onion, chopped
6		Garlic cloves, crushed
1		1" piece ginger, chopped
1/2	ts	Dried red chilies

Wash lentils & boil in water with salt, turmeric & tamarind over medium heat for 20 minutes. Heat oil in a small pot. Add cumin seeds & fry for a minute. Stir in onion, garlic & ginger & fry till onion is browned & soft. Add chili & stir fro 30 seconds. Remove & pour over lentils, mix thoroughly & return to a boil. Serve with rice.

Rani, "Feast of India"

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