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Aisha's dal

Brought to us the first winter we lived on Via Cavour. Never left.

Aisha's dal

Method

  1. 01

    Bloom the cumin in the ghee until it smells warm. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until soft.

  2. 02

    Stir in the turmeric and chili, then the lentils and four cups of water. Simmer twenty-five minutes, stirring often near the end, until it thickens into itself.

  3. 03

    Finish with salt, lemon, and a lot of cilantro. Serve over rice with more ghee on top.

In the margin

  • More ghee than you think.
  • the first winter on Via Cavour.2020
  • double the ginger.Aisha

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