Dal curry with habaneros

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsYellow lentils
1teaspoonGround turmeric
3teaspoonsGround cumin
5Habaneros, chopped finely,
Seeds and placentas removed
2Finely chopped shallots
4Finely sliced shallots
5Finely sliced cloves of
Garlic
tablespoonWhole coriander seeds
2tablespoonsGhee (vegetable oil is fine,
Preferably flavor-removed
Olive
Oil)
2tablespoonsBlack mustard seeds
28ouncesCrushed tomatoes (a large
Can)
¼bunchFresh cilantro
½canCoconut milk (optional)
Black pepper
Salt
Water

Directions

Stage One

Pick over the lentils, removing ones that don't look right. (There may be small rocks--remove them too ) Wash the lentils in water, then put them in a large pot with 7½ c water and the turmeric. Place on high heat until boiling, then cover (leaving lid slightly ajar) and simmer on low for 45 minutes Stir every once in a while.

Stir in the ground cumin, ⅓ of the habaneros, and the chopped shallots. Cook for 15 minutes more. Add another ⅓ of the habaneros. Cook for another 15 minutes, add a little salt, then leave on very low heat while you begin the next stage.

Stage Two

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