Title: Washed Lentils
Categories: Ethnic Vegetarian
Yield: 4 Servings

1	c	Lentils
2 1/2	c	Water
		Salt
2		Garlic cloves
1		Green chili, chopped
1	ts	Black mustard seeds
3	tb	Ghee
1	ts	Cumin seeds
		Chili powder

Wash lentils thoroughly. Place in pot with the water & bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook about 10 minutes.

Stir in salt, garlic, chili & mustard. Lower heat & simmer for 30 minutes till lentils are soft.

In a skillet, heat the ghee & toss in the cumin seeds & chili powder.

Top cooked dahl just before serving with ghee mixture.

Michael Pandya, "Indian Vegetarian Cooking"

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