Recipe courtesy of Mary Sue Milliken
and
Susan Feniger
Orange Dal with Ginger and Garlic
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 368
- Total Fat
- 11
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 49
- Dietary Fiber
- 8
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 20
- Cholesterol
- 25
- Sodium
- 501
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
2 cups orange lentils
1/4 cup clarified butter
1 large onion, finely diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons pureed garlic
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
2 3/4 cups chicken stock, canned broth, or water
1/8 cup loosely packed neem leaves (if available), or fresh cilantro or basil
2 tablespoons black mustard seeds
Directions
- Spread lentils on a cookie sheet and pick out any stones or clumps of dirt. Place in a large bowl and wash under cold, running water until water runs clear, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan. Saute onions with salt and pepper until golden brown. Add garlic and ginger, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add dal and chicken stock or water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, covered, 20 minutes. Just before dal is ready, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet. Add the neem leaves and black mustard seeds and fry until leaves are crisp and seeds are popping, about 1 minute. Stir fried leaves and seeds into dal and serve immediately. Dal keeps well for 2 to 3 days. Reheat before serving.