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Musurir Dal (Onion Fragrant Red Lentils)

Legumes - Lentil - -

INGREDIENTS

3 cups water (750 ml) water
1 cup (250 ml) red lentils
1/4 t turmeric
1/2 t salt
1 t sugar
2 T vegetable oil (use mustard oil if you have it)
2 bay leaves
2 whole red chillies
1/2 t kalonji seeds
1 cup (250 ml) thinly sliced slivered onion
1 small green chilli, chopped and seeded
1 t garam masala
2 T fresh lime or lemon juice
1 T finely chopped fresh cilantro/coriander

METHOD

Bring water to boil in a pan over medium heat. Add lentils. Add turmeric and simmer, covered until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. They should break easily when pressed between thumb and index finger.

Add salt and sugar. Puree the mixture in a blender until smooth. Return to the pan and keep warm.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Fry bay leaves and red chillies until the chillies darken. Add kalonji seeds and fry for a few seconds. Fry the onion until richly browned but not burnt, 15 to 18 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in green chilli. Pour this mixture over the pureed lentils. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat. Stir in garam masala, lime juice and cilantro. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

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