Friday, July 1, 2011

Dhall

If you want to try something that is healthy as well as yummy dhall is the go it can be eaten in Indian breads taste great as part of a banquet with other indian style foods it has the same consistancy as a porridge

Lentil Puree
250gms red lentils (yellow split peas can be used)
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspn grated ginger
½ teaspn tumeric
3 cups hot water
1 teaspn salt to taste
½ teaspn Garam masala
Wash Lentils, drain
Fry onion, garlic, ginger, until onion is brown,
Add tumeric and stir well add drained lentils and fry for 1 minute
Add hot water, cover and cook for 15-20 mins until lentils are half cooked and soft like porridge stir (If too much moisture take lid of don’t burn)
Add garam masala and salt stir
This dish can be done in the microwave at the stage where you add the water.
Serve with Indian bread

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