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Five-lentil Stew (panch Dal) Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Rinse dals.
Step #2 Bring water to boil in large pot.
Step #3 Add dals, stir, & bring back to boil.
Step #4 Remove from heat, cover, & let sit 2 hrs.
Step #5 Add turmeric & cayenne to dal & bring water to boil.
Step #6 Reduce heat slightly & let simmer until dal is tender, approximately 35 mins.
Step #7 10-15 mins before dal is ready, begin cooking spice mixture.
Step #8 Heat oil in heavy skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat.
Step #9 When hot, add onion & garlic & fry 2-3 mins, stirring frequently.
Step #10 Add cumin & garam masala & cook another min.
Step #11 Add tomatoes & salt & cook this until tomatoes have been reduced, approximately 10 mins.
Step #12 Add onion mixture to dal & stir well.
Step #13 Cook 2-3 mins more to mix flavors.
Step #14 Taste for salt & adjust seasoning.
Step #15 Serve hot in one large bowl or in individual-sized bowls with chapati or naan.
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