Lakhnawi Khatti Dal (lucknow Sour Lentils)
Serves:
Ingredients:
1 1/2
c
Pink lentils
1
tb
Finely chopped ginger
1/2
ts
Turmeric
1
tb
Lemon juice
1
c
Boiling water
2
ts
Salt
5
tb
Ghee
1
ts
Black cumin seeds
1
tb
Minced garlic
1/2
ts
Red pepper
Method:
Wash lentils thoroughly.
Place in a saucepan with the turmeric & 5 cups of water.
Bring to a boil, stirring often.
Reduce heat & simmer, partially covered, for 25 minutes.
Stir occasionally.
Add lemon juice to lentils & cook for a further 15 minutes.
Turn off heat & beat with a wire whisk.
Heat ghee, when very hot, add cumin seeds & fry for about 10 seconds.
Remove pan from the heat & add red pepper & minced garlic.
Stir rapidly for 10 seconds until the garlic begins to colour, but do not let it brown.
Pour over the hot puree.
Serve immediately.