Lentils With Zucchini


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Ingredients

1/2 cup Lentils
2 1/2 cups Water
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
3 tablespoons Ghee
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 slice 1/2" piece ginger
1 Green chili, chopped
1 small Zucchini, chopped
Salt
1/2 teaspoon Garam masala
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds

Preparation

1
Place lentils, water & turmeric in a pot over medium heat & bring to a boil. Continue cooking, removing the froth from the top from time to time.
2
In a separate pot, heat half the ghee. Saute onion & garlic till golden. Stir in ginger, chili & zucchini. Mix thoroughly & continue to cook for 5 minutes.
3
Transfer the lentils to the zucchini mixture. Stir in salt & garam masala. Half cover the pot, lower the heat & cook for 15 minutes.
4
In the remaining ghee, toss in the cumin seeds & heat till they sizle & change colour.
5
Serve lentils hot with the ghee/cumin seeds.
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Tags:

zucchini
curry
spices
Asian
Indian
Vegetarian
lentils

Yield:

4.0 servings

Added:

Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am

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