Masoor Daal Indian Red Lentils

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These cute legumes are so yummy! i made this for my nutrition class and it was a huge hit! options for the vegan version are listed.

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Steps

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Wash the lentils well , and then put them into a sauce pan.

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Add 4 - 6 cups of salted water to cover the lentils.

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Bring lentils to a boil then reduce heat , cover and allow to simmer until they are soft.

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Keep the water level above the lentils.

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While the lentils are simmering , grind the spices together then toast them over low heat in a dry saut pan until you have released their aromas.

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Set spices aside.

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Using the same saut pan , heat ghee or oil over low to medium heat.

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Add onions and saut until they are soft.

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Add garlic , saut another 3-4 minutes.

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Do not burn the onions or garlic.

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Add spice mixture.

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Continue to cook for 2 minutes.

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Once the lentils have become soft , add them and their cooking liquid to the onion and spice mixture.

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Stir and scrape up any bit from the bottom.

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Stir in lemon juice , adjust salt and continue to cook for 5 minutes.

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Just before serving add yogurt and heat through.

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Serve with a wheat flat bread such as roti.

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Ingredients

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red lentil, water, ghee, onion, garlic cloves, whole coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dried red pepper flakes, cardamom seed, cinnamon sticks, turmeric powder, salt, lemon juice, plain low-fat yogurt