Roasted Green Lentils With Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 110 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Bhunni Saabut Masoor Dal From 1,000 Indian Recipes Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups green lentils, sorted & wahed in 4 changes of water |
1 teaspoon mustard oil |
4 pieces arbol chiles, whole dried |
1/2 teaspoon garam masala |
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, ground |
1/8 teaspoon asafetida powder, ground |
2 tablespoons gingerroot, fresh peeled & minced |
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced |
1 piece serrano pepper, miced with seeds |
1 tablespoon coriander, ground |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
4 1/2-5 cups water |
3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste) |
2 tomatoes, medium coarsely chopped |
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, fresh finely chopped, including soft tems |
Directions:
1. Place the dal in a large saucepan and stir over medium heat until dry. Add the oil, chiles de arbol, garam masala, feugreek & asafoetida and cook stirring until the dal is golden, about 3 minutes Reduce heat if too much smoke arises. Add ginger, garlic, serrano peppe, coriander & paprika and stir for another 5 minutes.
2. Add water and salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Recuce heat to low, cover pan, and cook stirring occasionally, until the dal is soft & creamy, about 1 hr, adding more water if it dies too quickly. Mix in the tomatoes and cook until they are quite soft, about 5 minutes Transfer to a serving dish, mix in the cilantro and serve.
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