Lentils With Panch Phoran Dal

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This dish is good served with rice and vegetable curries. panch phoran can be made from my recipe #482606. you can find all of these ingredients in an indian spice shop or deli. if you double the recipe, cook time will need to be doubled also.

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Steps

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In a bowl , rinse the lentils and mung beans well and pick out discolored beans.

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Drain in a sieve and put into a heavy pot with the salt and cold water.

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Stir and bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes , stirring occasionally , to prevent sticking.

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When lentils are tender , remove from heat.

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Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add asafetida and panch phoran , stir and allow spices to sizzle , about 30 seconds.

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Add tomato and turmeric.

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Work mixture with wooden spoon into a puree.

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Cook about 3 minutes.

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Add tomato mixture to the cooked lentil mixture and simmer about 5 minutes.

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Serve.

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Ingredients

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red lentil, mung beans, salt, cold water, vegetable oil, asafoetida powder, panch phoron, plum tomato, turmeric