Lentil Dal

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
• 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups cooked basmati rice or 6 cups long grain rice, cooked

• Directions:

  1. 1
     Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
     Add onion, ginger, cumin, turmeric, red peppers, and garlic.
  3. 3
     Saute 2 minutes.
  4. 4
     Add cauliflower and tomatoes; saute 1 minute.
  5. 5
     Stir in water and lentils; bring to a boil.
  6. 6
     Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  7. 7
     Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
  8. 8
     Serve 1 cup lentil mixture with 1 cup rice.
  9. SOURCE
•