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Broccoli Dal Curry

This is an extremely flavourful curry. Vegetarians can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Kids really like this too (with less pepper). Serve with basmati as a side to a more elaborate dinner, or alone, for a simple meal.

Steps

Heat butter in saucepan and saute onions until well browned.
Add chili powder , pepper , cumin , coriander and turmeric.
Stir and cook , 1 minute.
Add lentils , lemon juice , broth and coconut if using.
Bring to boil , reduce heat and simmer for 45-55 minutes.
Steam broccoli for 7 minutes.
Plunge broccoli in cold water and set aside.
Remove 1 / 3 cup of liquid from the lentil mixture.
Add to flour to form a smooth paste.
Return to pan.
Add broccoli , salt and nuts if using.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve over basmati rice.

Ingredients

butter, onions, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, red lentil, lemon, juice of, chicken broth, broccoli, dried coconut, flour, salt, cashews