Name: Hot Dogs with Dal and Red-Onion Raita
Yield: Makes 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green or brown lentils; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; Coarse kosher salt; 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; 6 grilled hot dog buns, naan, or pita breads; 6 grilled all-beef hot dogs; Lemon wedges

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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 youd 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.

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