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Indian Lentil Dahl

4 servings 45 minutes Source

Ingredients

  • 2 T. canola oil
  • 1/3 c. coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1 c. coconut milk
  • 1 T. minced fresh ginger
  • 1 t. Garam Masala (can be easily found in the supermarket spice isle)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 T. lime juice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 . plum tomatoes
  • 1 1/4 c. split red lentils
  • 3/4 t. salt
  • 3 c. water

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine oil, onion and salt at medium-high heat. Cook until onion starts to brown, around 5 minutes or so. Add garlic, ginger and Garam Masala , cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.Add lentils, coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered until lentils are fully tender and broken down to an almost paste-like consistency, about 25-30 minutes.Add lime juice and cilantro. Check for seasoning. Serve (over rice if you like), topped with the diced tomatoes.

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