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Title: Pakistani Dhal

1 C dry red lentils
3 C water
1 - diced onion
2 - diced or crushed garlic cloves
½ - peeled and chopped ginger root
½ - can of chopped tomatos
2 t curry powder
¼ t red chili powder
1 t ground cumin
1 t ground coriander
4 T cooking oil
0 - salt and pepper to taste

Heat water in pot until boiling. Add lentils and boil for one minute. Reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer lentils until they resemble a thick paste. While lentils are simmering, heat oil in frying pan. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Fry until soft. Add curry, chili, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper, saute for 2-3 minutes. Add tomatos and saute for another 3-5 minutes. Add fried spice mixture into lentil paste, stir and cook an additional 15-20 minutes. Serve as is or over basmati rice.

From vegweb.com
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