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Dal

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • 1 white onion chopped
  • 6 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp of grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp of cumin
  • 1/2 tsp of chili powder
  • 1 tsp of curry powder
  • 1 tbsp of garam masala
  • 1 1/2 cups of red lentils rinsed
  • 4 cups of chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup of coconut milk not low fat
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 2 limes
  • handful of cilantro
  • salt/pepper
  • cooked basmati rice

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium/low heat. Add chopped onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Add garlic and ginger and continue to cook for an additional minute.
  • Add cumin, chili powder, curry powder, and garam masala. Gently stir to ensure vegetables are all evenly coated with the spices. Cook for one minute.
  • Add lentils, chicken stock, coconut milk, tomatoes and salt/pepper. Bring to a low simmer and cook for 25 minutes, or until lentils are just tender (being mindful to not overcook lentils).
  • Once lentils are cooked, recheck seasoning (adding more salt if necessary), add the juice of one lime and a handful of chopped cilantro.
  • To serve, add a cup of basmati rice to a bowl and ladle a generous serving of dal on top. Garnish with additional lime wedge and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!