Red Lentil Dal

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed
• 4 cups broth or water
• 1 can diced tomatoes (optional)
• to taste Lemon and cilantro

Method

1. Sauté onion 6 minutes; add garlic and ginger 30 seconds.
2. Add spices; cook 30 seconds.
3. Add lentils and liquid (and tomatoes if using); simmer 18–22 minutes until soft.
4. Season; finish with lemon and cilantro.

Notes

Curries thicken as they cool; thin with a splash of broth if needed.