Dal

The Best Recipes in the World; Mark Bittman. Serve with rice.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb dried lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 1  onion, roughly chopped
•  fresh ginger, 2-inch piece, peeled and minced
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon curry powder (hot or mild, your preference)
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 2  dried red chilies (or hot red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, to taste)
• 3 -4  tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped (optional)
•  salt
•  black pepper

Directions

1. Add the first 8 ingredients to a large pot, along with water to cover.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat; adjust heat so the mixture simmers steadily but not violently.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft, about 1 hour.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve OR cover and refrigerate for up to several days before reheating.