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Gujrati Dal

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients and directions for this recipe

1 c Mixed dal*
3 md Tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 sm Eggplant, sliced into sticks
-- like french fries
1 md Zucchini, same as above
1/2 ts Turmeric
1 tb Chopped ginger
1 ts Chopped garlic
2 ea Green chilies, minced
4 tb Ghee
3/4 ts Black mustard seeds
3/4 ts Cumin seeds
1/3 ts Asafetida
1 ts Salt
2 tb Chopped coriander leaves

Wash dal. Place legumes in a bowl & cover with hot water. Soak for 2
hours, drain & rinse. Put in a large pot with the turmeric, ginger,
garlic, chilies & 3 cups water. Boil & simmer for 45 minutes. Turn
off heat & let cool slightly. Puree with a wire whisk.

Heat ghee in a deep pot & add mustard seeds. Fry for 15 seconds. Add
cumin seeds & cook for 10 seconds. Add asafetida & cook for a second
or two, then add the tomatoes. Cook, stirring rapidly, for 3 to 4
minutes. Add eggplant & zucchini & cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Add lentil puree & salt & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & cook
covered for 20 minutes. Serve over plain rice.

*Use a mixture of dals, yellow lentils, pink lentils, yellow split
peas & yellow split mung beans.

Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"

See also:
Previous recipe Gujerati-style Green Beans
Next recipe Gulab Jamoon

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