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Cumin Lime Punjabi-Style Kadhi with Lentils

Name: Cumin Lime Punjabi-Style Kadhi with Lentils
Total time: 62 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp oil; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted; 1 tbsp lime juice

Enhances the kadhi with a deeper cumin flavor and a hint of lime for brightness.

62 minutes4 servings

Method

Toast cumin seeds and mix into the kadhi base, then stir in lime juice before serving.
Cook lentils with water until soft, about 30 minutes.
In a pot, heat oil, add cumin seeds, then add yogurt, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
Mix lentils into kadhi, simmer until thick, adjust seasoning.
Serve kadhi with lentils.

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