Lentil Dal

15 ingredients
8 steps

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.

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