3 cup water
1 cup red lentils
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 tsp green chile, seeded & minced
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp tamarind concentrate*
1 tsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp black mustard seeds
1/2 tsp five spice powder, roasted
A Recipe for
Toker Dal
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Food Tip |
Bring water to a boil over medium heat & add lentils. Reduce heat &
simmer, covered, until the lentis are tender, about 15 minutes. Add
the ginger & chile & then puree in a blender. Return to pan & bring
back to a simmer. Add salt, sugar & tamarind. Stir until the
tamarind has dissolved & then remove from the heat.
Heat oil in a small skillet over low heat. Fry the mustard seeds for
a few seconds. As soon as they start to pop, pour them into thee
dal. Simmer for a further 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in the 5-spice powder.
Cover & let stand for a few moments to develop the flavour. Garnish
with cilantro & lemon wedges.
*Replace with tamarind puree. Use 6 to 8 tb of the puree.
Bharti Kirchner, "The Healthy Cuisine of India: Recipes from the
Bengal Region"
Serves: 4
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