Lakhnawi Khatti Dal (Lucknow Sour Lentils)

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Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups pink lentils
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup boiling water
2 teaspoons salt
5 tablespoons ghee
1 tablespoon black cumin seeds
1 tablespoon garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
 

Preparation:

Wash lentils thoroughly. Place in a saucepan with the turmeric 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat simmer, partially covered, for 25 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add lemon juice to lentils cook for a further 15 minutes. Turn off heat beat with a wire whisk. Heat ghee, when very hot, add cumin seeds fry for about 10 seconds. Remove pan from the heat add red pepper minced garlic. Stir rapidly for 10 seconds until the garlic begins to color, but do not let it brown. Pour over the hot puree. Serve immediately.