Red Lentil Dal with Spiced Tadka Recipe

• 1 pound dried split red lentils
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ajwain
• 1 teaspoon dill
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• Squeeze of lemon juice
• Chopped fresh cilantro, to garnish

1. To make the dal: Combine 1 pound dried split red lentils with 1 teaspoon ground turmeric and salt to taste.
2. Add 2 quarts water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
3. Lower the heat, partially cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils disintegrate into a thick, soupy puree.
4. To make the : Fry 1 teaspoon each ajwain, dill, and cumin seeds in 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter) until they turn brown and release their aromas.
5. Add 1 tablespoon chopped garlic and 2 tablespoons grated ginger and fry briefly.
6. Just before serving, add salt and a squeeze of lemon juice to the lentils.
7. Pour the hot tadka over the dal and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.

red lentils, ground turmeric, ajwain, dill, cumin seeds, ghee, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/red-lentil-dal-with-spiced-tadka-10474 (may not work)