On a baking sheet spread out the lentils and pick out any stones. Place in a large sieve and wash under running cold water for about 1 minute. Set aside. Heat butter in a saucepan over moderate heat. saute onions with salt and pepper until golden brown. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric and cumin and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add lentils, chicken stock or water and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and beat the lentils with a wooden spoon or whisk until smooth. Serve dal garnished with coriander. Yield: 6 servings NOTES : Cooking Live Recipe by: Cooking Live Show #CL8825 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #492 by Angele Freeman <jfreeman@netusa1.net> on Mar 2, 1997.
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