Dhal - Lentil Puree

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup red lentil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee or 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3 cups water
• salt

Recipe

• 1 wash lentils thoroughly, removing those that float on the surface.
• 2 drain well.
• 3 heat ghee or oil and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is golden.
• 4 add turmeric and stir well.
• 5 add drained lentils and fry for 1-2 minutes.
• 6 add water, lower heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
• 7 add salt to taste, mix thoroughly and continue cooking until lentils are soft and the consistency is thick, similar to porridge.
• 8 serve dhal plain or garnish with sliced onion, fried until golden brown.