Indian Recipe: How to Make Dal, Part 2

Make Dal with this Howcast video. RECIPE, Pt. 2: 1 c. thoor dal; 2 tbsp. veg. oil; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1 dried red chili; ¼ c. finely chopped onion; 1 tsp minced garlic; spice blend (1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/8 tsp cayenne); 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp ghee. Bring washed dal and 2 1/2 c. water to boil. Simmer 30 min. Heat oil in fry pan; add mustard seeds. When they stop popping, add chili. Add onion; fry til light brown. Add garlic; fry 1 min. Add spice blend; fry 1 min. Stir mixture into dal with l/2 c. water and the salt. Simmer partially covered for10 min; add more water if too thick. Stir in lemon juice and ghee.

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