Lentils With Zucchini

* Exported from MasterCook *

LENTILS WITH ZUCCHINI

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Indian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Lentils
2 1/2 c Water
1/2 ts Turmeric
3 tb Ghee
2 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
1 sl 1/2" piece ginger
1 ea Green chili, chopped
1 sm Zucchini, chopped
Salt
1/2 ts Garam masala
1 t Cumin seeds

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.

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.

Transfer the lentils to the zucchini mixture. Stir in
salt & garam masala. Half cover the pot, lower the
heat & cook for 15 minutes.

In the remaining ghee, toss in the cumin seeds & heat
till they sizle & change colour.

Serve lentils hot with the ghee/cumin seeds.

Michael Pandya, "Indian Vegetarian Cooking"



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