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Broccoli Dal Curry

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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.

by evelynathens·published 2003-11-17

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One Dish Meal

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

1h 30m

prep 20 min

Calories / serving

445 kcal

Ingredients (15)

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4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons gheeghee
2 medium onions, choppedonion
1 teaspoon chili powderchili-powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepperpepper
2 teaspoons cumincumin
1 teaspoon ground coriandercoriander
2 teaspoons turmericturmeric
1 cup red lentil
1 lemon, juice oflemon
3 cups chicken brothchicken-broth
2 medium broccoli, choppedbroccoli
1/2 cup dried coconut (optional)coconut
1 tablespoon flourflour
1 teaspoon saltsalt
1 cup cashews, coarsely chopped (optional)cashew

Instructions (12 steps)

01Heat butter in saucepan and saute onions until well browned.
02Add chili powder, pepper, cumin, coriander and turmeric.
03

Stir and cook, 1 minute.

04Add lentils, lemon juice, broth and coconut if using.

05Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 45-55 minutes (if mixture is too thick, you may need to add a little hot water).

06Steam broccoli for 7 minutes.

07Plunge broccoli in cold water and set aside.

08Remove 1/3 cup of liquid from the lentil mixture.

09Add to flour to form a smooth paste.

10Return to pan; add broccoli, salt and nuts if using.

11Simmer for 5 minutes.

12Serve over Basmati rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 445 kcal
Protein: 26 g
Fat: 15 g
Saturated fat: 8 g
Carbs: 59 g
Fiber: 15 g
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 1362 mg
Cholesterol: 31 mg

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