Shan Dal Curry (Lentils)
2015-11-29 20:41:25
Serves 8
Spiced Lentils
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Prep Time
2 hr 30 min
Cook Time
1 hr 30 min
Total Time
4 hr
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dal Masoor (orange lentils)
- 1 onion diced (md or large)
- 2 tbps diced garlic (or ten cloves, diced)
- 1 md tomato, halved and sliced thin
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 ½ tsp ground red pepper (or to taste)
- 3 Bay leaves
- 2 tbsp of Shan dal Curry Mix (or to taste)
- ½ cup of butter
- 6 cups of water
Instructions
- Soak the lentils in a bowl for at least two (2) hours.
- After an hour and a half, cook (on md heat) the onions in butter until translucent.
- Add garlic, Shan Dal mix and tomatoes to pot.
- Stir until the dal mix is well distributed.
- Carefully add six (6) cups of water to the pot.
- Drain and rinse the soaked lentils. Carefully add them to the pot.
- Add bay leaves.
- Turn to low heat and cover.
- Cook until the lentils reach desired density, stirring occasionally.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, remove the lid and let dal continue to low boil to assist in thickening.
Notes
- Keep an eye on the pot as it may boil over if the heat is too high.