Carol's Dal Curry (curried lentils)

Name: Carol's Dal Curry (curried lentils)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups lentils, stones picked out and boiled till soft; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 bunch cilantro, washed well and chopped; 1 large tomatoes; 1 can coconut milk; 1 can tomato sauce (medium size); curry powder; turmeric; ginger (fresh or ground); ground cloves; cumin; cayenne; salt

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Recipe by Carol Bullock

This is a dish I cooked up one night when I was craving lentils. It's quite good when eaten in conjunction with another recipe I've posted here, Rice with a Chilean flair. Indian and South American food combined!

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READY IN: 1hr 5mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups lentils, stones picked out and boiled till soft
1

large yellow onion, chopped
1

bunch cilantro, washed well and chopped
1

large tomatoes
1

can coconut milk
1

can tomato sauce (medium size)
curry powder
turmeric
ginger (fresh or ground)
ground cloves
cumin
cayenne
salt

DIRECTIONS

Cover bottom of saucepan with vegetable oil.
Fry onion about 5 minutes, add cilantro and continue frying over medium heat, until onion is golden.
Add tomato and let get a little soft.
Add rest of ingredients, including spices (add spices according to your taste!) and let simmer for about 30 minutes.

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