RED LENTIL DAHL

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

1 c  Lentils
6 c  Water
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Turmeric
1 ea Onion, small and chopped
1 tb Butter/oleo
1/2 ea Green chili, chopped

Soak lentils for one hour. Drain and wash lentils in cold water.

Place lentils in a 2-qt saucepan. Add water, green chili, salt and
turmeric. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 1 1/2 hrs.

Melt butter/oleo in a small frying pan. Saute the onion. Add the onion
and the butter/oleo to the lentils and boil the whole thing for 2 or 3
mins.

Serve with fresh lemon juice. Rice is also a good addition.

VARIATIONS: Instead of onion you can try 1/2 ts of whole cumin seed. You
can also add 1/2 cup of mixed veggies, or 1/2 cup of chopped potatoes and
cauliflower, or 1/2 cup of green peas.

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