[arelyn]

So glad it was a hit. I wish I’d gotten online sooner since we live in Curry Central.

If you ever want to do Dal (lentils) the really authentic way:

Get 500 g masoor dal (bright orange lentils)

Wash, drain and place in pressure cooker (regular pot will work too but it takes longer)

Add a bunch of fresh garlic ( I like about 6 pips)
1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp salt, opt sprinkle of Garam masala
Cover in water about an inch above the lentils.

Cook until done. In an Asian style pressure cooker this takes 2 whistles. I’ve been told N American pressure cookers don’t whistle. Try cooking for 10-15 minutes. Or boil it in a regular pot until it’s soupy and the lentils are very soft. If it’s thick like mashed potatoes you can add more water or eat as is.

Then comes the most important step.

Chop an onion (small purple if you can). Heat some oil or ghee. Coconut oil will make it taste like Sri Lankan food. Ghee will make it taste like N Indian. Sprinkle in a pinch of mustard seeds if you have them and fry the onion until soft and sweet. Then add it to the dal and serve (or it can sit there while you finish your other foods).