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Toker Dal (Tart Red Lentils)

Legumes - Lentil - -

INGREDIENTS

3 cups (750 ml) water
1 cup (250 ml) red lentils
1 T peeled, minced fresh ginger
1 t fresh green chilli, seeded and chopped
1/2 t salt
1 t sugar
1/2 t tamarind concentrate
1 t vegetable oil (or mustard oil)
1/4 t black mustard seeds
1/2 t five-spice, roasted and ground

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.

Puree this mixture with the ginger and green chilli in a blender until smooth. Return to pan and bring to simmer. Add salt, sugar and tamarind and stir to dissolve the tamarind. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a 6 inch / 15 cm skillet over a medium low heat. Fry black mustard seeds for a few seconds. As soon as the seeds start popping, remove from heat and pour contents over lentil mixture. Simmer lentils 2-3 more minutes. Stir in 5 spice. Cover and let stand for a few minutes to develop the flavours.

Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh cilantro.

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