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Broccoli Dal Curry

"This is an extremely flavourful curry. Vegetarians can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Kids really like this too (with less pepper). Serve with basmati as a side to a more elaborate dinner, or alone, for a simple meal."

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons ghee
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 cup red lentil
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 medium broccoli, chopped
  • 1⁄2 cup dried coconut (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cashews, coarsely chopped (optional)

Directions

  • Heat butter in saucepan and saute onions until well browned.
  • Add chili powder, pepper, cumin, coriander and turmeric.
  • Stir and cook, 1 minute.
  • Add lentils, lemon juice, broth and coconut if using.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 45-55 minutes (if mixture is too thick, you may need to add a little hot water).
  • Steam broccoli for 7 minutes.
  • Plunge broccoli in cold water and set aside.
  • Remove 1/3 cup of liquid from the lentil mixture.
  • Add to flour to form a smooth paste.
  • Return to pan; add broccoli, salt and nuts if using.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve over Basmati rice.

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