It's something I had seen on the menu at our local Indian restaurant but had never ordered before. I'm not sure why because it was sooo amazing! Also chances are if searched your kitchen you most likely have everything on hand to make this super easy colorful little dish.
Red Lentil Dahl:
• 1c dried red lentils
• 3c water or vegetable broth
• 2T olive oil
• 1t cumin
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 5 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 1t coriander
• 1t turmeric
• 1/2t cayenne (I used 1t)
• I can tomatoes (I used Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chiles)
• 1T Earth Balance
• 3/4t salt
•1/4c fresh cilantro or parsley to garnish (optional)
Add water and lentils to a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer until the liquid absorbs and the lentils become extra soft, about 35-40 minutes.
When the lentils have 20 minutes left to simmer, in a separate pan heat the oil over medium heat and saute the cumin, onion and garlic for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the remaining spices and add onion mixture to the lentils.
Stir in tomatoes, Earth Balance and salt and simmer 5 minutes longer. Garnish with cilantro/parsley (I garnished with parsley because I am not a huge cilantro fan). Serve on it's own or over cooked rice.
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