Moong dahl

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupMoong beans
2Garlic cloves
2slicesGinger
1tablespoonChopped cilantro
1tablespoonTumeric
½teaspoonCayenne
teaspoonSalt
teaspoonLemon juice
3tablespoonsGhee
1pinchAsafetida
1teaspoonWhole cumin seeds
Lemon or lime wedges

Directions

Put beans in large pot, add 5 cups water. Bring to a boil. Remove froth & add garlic, ginger, cilantro, tumeric, cayenne. Simmer for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.

When beans are soft, add salt & lemon juice.

In a skillet, heat ghee. When hot, add asafetida & cumin. Pour oil over the dahl & serve.

Posted by Mark Satterly in Fidonet Intercook Submitted By KAREN MINTZIAS On 10-30-95