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Hot Dogs with Dal and Red-Onion Raita

By Andrew Schloss

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Photo by Kenji Toma

An all-new version of franks and beans: The dogs are topped with lentils and an innovative take on raita, India's ubiquitous yogurt-based condiment. If you’d like to use naan (tandoor-baked flatbread) instead of hot dog buns, look for it at Trader Joe's stores—in both the bakery and the frozen foods aisle—or at Indian markets.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6

Ingredients

Dal:

1/2 cup green or brown lentils
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Coarse kosher salt

Raita:

1/2 medium red onion, cut into 4 wedges, then crosswise into paper-thin slices
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons minced seeded red jalapeño or serrano chile
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or lime juice
2 tablespoons plain whole-milk yogurt

Hot dogs:

6 grilled hot dog buns, naan, or pita breads
6 grilled all-beef hot dogs
Lemon wedges

Preparation

  1. For dal:

    Step 1

    Rinse lentils; place in medium saucepan. Add 21/2 cups water, cumin, and turmeric; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Mash lentils in pan to coarse sauce, adding reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if very thick. Season with coarse salt and pepper.

  2. For raita:

    Step 2

    Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Fold in yogurt. Season raita with salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes.

  3. For hot dogs:

    Step 3

    Arrange buns or bread on plates. Top each with grilled hot dog, dal, and raita. Serve with lemon wedges.

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