Sunday, November 4, 2007

DAL CURRY


Integrents:

175 (6oz) toor dal
1 cloves of garlic finely chopped
1 onion chopped
2 green chilies
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
½ tsp turmeric
salt to taste
¼ tsp chili powder
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp olive oil
2-3 tbsp fresh coriander


Method:


Rinse dal with the water.
Bring 850 ml (1½ pt) water to the boil, add the dal and simmer for about 15 min, until you can crush the dal with the back of a wooden spoon. Set aside, covered.
Heat he oil, add the mustard seeds. Sizzle for a few seconds until the seeds have popped.
Add the cumin seeds, onion, and half coriander leaves and fry, stirring, until the onion is golden.
Add the tomato, turmeric, garlic and chili, stirring well and mashing the tomato with the spices to make a paste.
Add the dal with a little of its cooking water. Stir well, heat through and add salt to taste. Garnish with the remaining fresh coriander.

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