Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cup pink lentils
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 5 tbsp. ghee
  • 1 tsp. black cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper

Method

  • Wash lentils thoroughly.
  • Place in a saucepan with the turmeric and 5 cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 25 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Add lemon juice to lentils and cook for a further 15 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and beat with a wire whisk.
  • Heat ghee.
  • When very hot, add cumin seeds and fry for approximately 10 seconds.
  • Remove pan from the heat and add red pepper and minced garlic.
  • Stir rapidly for 10 seconds until the garlic begins to colour, but do not let it brown.
  • Pour over the hot puree.
  • Serve immediately.