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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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For comfort food with a touch of the exotic, this dhal is quite simple but soooo tasty and has become a staple of our diet. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 garlic cloves, crushed |
1 onion |
1 teaspoon turmeric |
1 teaspoon garam masala |
1/4 teaspoon chili powder |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
2 lbs canned chopped tomatoes |
1 cup red lentil |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock |
1 1/4 cups coconut milk |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
Directions:
1. In large saucepan, warm olive oil and add garlic and onion. Saute, stirring 2-3 minutes. Add turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and cumin.
2. Stir in tomatoes, lentils, lemon juice, vegetable stock, coconut milk, and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
4. Serve warm. You can garnish with lemon slices and cilantro if desired. Also good with naan bread.
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