Bring Out The Sorrel. Spicy Dal For a Springy Day Recipe by kathy

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Ingredients

1/4 tsp of fenugreek seeds
1/2 tsp of turmeric
Turn down the heat, put a lid on it and simmer until the dal has softened, about 35 minutes.
Blend everything together with an immersion blender or a food processo.
Add in:
1 tsp Kashmiri chili or 1/2 tsp of cayenne mixed with 1/2 tsp of paprika
1/4 tsp of jaggery or dark brown sugar
3/4 tsp of salt
Mix it all well together.
So far so good. It's time to season.
In a skillet or pan heat 2 tbs of vegetable oil
When the oil is hot toss in:
1 tsp of brown mustard seeds
When the mustard seeds start to pop toss in:
2 dried red chilies broken in half
1 tsp of urad dal
3 peeled crushed shallots
8 curry leaves
When the shallots start to brown toss in:
1 chopped red onion
Stir it all around until the onions are lightly browned, then add in:
1 cup of chopped fresh sorrel
Stir it up until the sorrel has wilted, then add all of this to the dal mixture.
Add 1 cup of water, bring it all to a boil. When the mixture is boiling toss in: