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Title: Lentils with Zucchini
Categories: Vegetarian Indian
Yield: 4 Servings

1/2cLentils
2 1/2cWater
1/2tsTurmeric
3tbGhee
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
1sl1/2" piece ginger
1 Green chili, chopped
1smZucchini, chopped
  Salt
1/2tsGaram masala
1tsCumin seeds

Place lentils, water & turmeric in a pot over medium heat & bring to a boil. Continue cooking, removing the froth from the top from time to time.

In a separate pot, heat half the ghee. Saute onion & garlic till golden. Stir in ginger, chili & zucchini. Mix thoroughly & continue to cook for 5 minutes.

Transfer the lentils to the zucchini mixture. Stir in salt & garam masala. Half cover the pot, lower the heat & cook for 15 minutes.

In the remaining ghee, toss in the cumin seeds & heat till they sizle & change colour.

Serve lentils hot with the ghee/cumin seeds.

Michael Pandya, "Indian Vegetarian Cooking"

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