Rajasthani Mixed 5 Beans And Lentils Recipes

LENTIL AND BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium high heat saute the onion in the oil (5 minutes). Stir in chili powder and salt.
• Stir in lentils and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomato sauce, carrots and celery. Simmer 10 minutes.
• Stir in beans and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Stir in cheese and cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper and serve topped with sour cream if desired.

SPICY MIXED 5 BEANS AND LENTILS

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a medium cast-iron or nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat, add the dals and onion, and stir constantly over medium-low heat until fragrant and well roasted, about 5 minutes. Mix in the ginger and garlic, then the coriander, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, asafoetida, and salt, and stir about 30 seconds.2. Transfer to a pressure cooker, add 4 cups water. Secure the lid and cook over high heat until the regulator indicates high pressure, then cook 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and allow the pot to depressurize on its own, 12 to 15 minutes. Carefully open the lid and check to see if the dal is very soft and cream if not, add the remaining 1 cup water, cover, bring up to high pressure, and cook under high pressure about 30 seconds. Or cover and boil until soft, about 30 minutes.3. Uncover and simmer over medium-low heat about 10 minutes, then remove to a serving dish, cover, and keep warm.4. Heat the oil (or ghee) in a small saucepan and cook the green chili peppers about 30 seconds. Add the cumin seeds they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Remove from the heat, add the paprika, and add the tarka to the cooked dal. Swirl lightly to mix, with parts of it visible as a garnish, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SPICY MIXED 5 BEANS AND LENTILS

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a medium cast-iron or nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat, add the dals and onion, and stir constantly over medium-low heat until fragrant and well roasted, about 5 minutes. Mix in the ginger and garlic, then the coriander, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, asafoetida, and salt, and stir about 30 seconds.2. Transfer to a pressure cooker, add 4 cups water. Secure the lid and cook over high heat until the regulator indicates high pressure, then cook 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and allow the pot to depressurize on its own, 12 to 15 minutes. Carefully open the lid and check to see if the dal is very soft and cream if not, add the remaining 1 cup water, cover, bring up to high pressure, and cook under high pressure about 30 seconds. Or cover and boil until soft, about 30 minutes.3. Uncover and simmer over medium-low heat about 10 minutes, then remove to a serving dish, cover, and keep warm.4. Heat the oil (or ghee) in a small saucepan and cook the green chili peppers about 30 seconds. Add the cumin seeds they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Remove from the heat, add the paprika, and add the tarka to the cooked dal. Swirl lightly to mix, with parts of it visible as a garnish, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

RAJASTHANI MIXED 5 BEANS AND LENTILS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the ginger-chili paste. Place the dals in a pressure cooker, along with the salt, turmeric, 2 cloves, and water. Secure the lid and cook over high heat until the regulator indicates high pressure, then cook 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and allow the pot to depressurize on its own, 12 to 15 minutes. Carefully open the lid and check to see if the dal is soft and creamy if not, cover and boil until soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, cover, and keep warm.2. Heat the oil (or ghee) in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat and cook the cardamom pods, the remaining 2 cloves, red chili peppers, cinnamon, and bay leaf about 30 seconds. Add the cumin seeds and asafoetida they should sizzle upon contact with the hot ghee. Quickly add the curry leaves and then mix in the ginger-chili paste and stir about 1 minute.3. Add the paprika and immediately mix in about 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil over high heat. Transfer to the dal and swirl lightly to mix, with parts of it visible as a garnish. Garnish with the cilantro and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.