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Masala dal

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c Yellow split peas
• 1/3 ts Turmeric
• 2 ts Salt
• 1/2 c Ghee
• 1 ts Cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 c Finely chopped onions
• 1/4 ts Red pepper
• 2 tb Chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

Wash peas well. Place in a bowl cover with hot water & let sit for an hour. Drain. Place in a large pot add 4 1/2 cups water & throw in the turmeric. Bring to a boil stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium low partially cover & simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat beat with a wire whisk till the mixture is finely pureed. Stir in salt & set aside. When ready to serve simmer puree over low heat till piping hot. Heat ghee in a skillet over medium high heat. When very hot add cumin seeds & fry for 10 seconds. Lower heat add onions & fry for 20 minutes stirring constantly to prevent burning. Stir in red pepper & immediately pour in to the puree. Garnish with coriander. Serve with a potato dish rice & bread. Julie Sahni Classic Indian Cooking

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