Dhal

Submitted by zevy2688

"dhal, vegan from vegweb"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup dried red lentils
• 3 cups water
• 1 diced onion
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• 0.5 (8 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 4 tablespoons cooking oil
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Heat water in pot until boiling. Add lentils and boil for one minute. Reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer lentils until they resemble a thick paste. While lentils are simmering, heat oil in frying pan. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Fry until soft. Add curry, chili, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper, saute for 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes and saute for another 3-5 minutes. Add fried spice mixture into lentil paste, stir and cook an additional 15-20 minutes. Serve as is or over basmati rice.
2. *Vegetable stock can be added to boiling water for additional taste.