Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Dal


1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, peeled, minced
1 tsp. cumin seed
1 tsp. turmeric, ground
1/2 tsp. red pepper, crushed
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 c. cauliflower florets, chopped
2 1/2 c. water
1 c. dried lentils
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, minced
3/4 tsp. salt
6 c. cooked basmati rice or 6 c. long grain rice, cooked

Directions:  Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.  Add onion, ginger, cumin, turmeric, red peppers and garlic.  Saute 2 minutes.  Add cauliflower; saute 1 minute.  Stir in water and lentils; bring to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender.  Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.  Serve 1 c. lentil mixture with 1 c. rice.

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