Bright Yellow Dal Recipe

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   Bright Yellow Dal, as prepared at Dr. Gabe Mirkin's Fat Free Clinic: Dal is a thick puree of spiced lentils or possibly split peas which can be yellow, orange, green or possibly brown depending on the legume you choose.

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   Serve it with a green salad and pita bread, or possibly combine it with other Indian-inspired dishes for a multi-course ethnic feast.

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   Bring all ingredients except the cilantro to a boil in a large pot and simmer, covered, for 45 min.

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   Stir frequently during the last half of the cooking time.

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   Remove from the heat and stir briskly with a whisk or possibly large spoon to mash the lentils or possibly split peas into a creamy puree.

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   (You can use a blender if you want a really smooth dal, but I find the hand-mashed version more interesting.)

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   Stir in the cilantro and sprinkle a little on top for garnish.

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   6-8 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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