Indian Dahl
Quick and full of flavor and healthy goodness. What's not to love!
Servings 4 people as part of a meal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup red lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 large red chili, cut into chunks optional
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium sized yellow onion halved and then thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
- Fresh coriander to serve optional
Instructions
To cook the lentils:
- In a pot with lid, combine the lentils, water, turmeric, ginger, garlic, chili (if using), and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the lentils break apart completely, about 30 minutes.
To cook the onions:
- Meanwhile, grab a frying pan and heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and the cumin seeds and stir for a few seconds until you start smelling the cumin, then lower the heat and gently fry the onions until nicely browned. This process generally takes about 20 minutes but can take more or less time depending on the heat of your pan and the thickness of the onion slices. Be careful not to burn the onions. They should be evenly brown but still soft when they are done.
- Once everything has finished cooking add the onions to the lentils, mix well, adjust the seasoning if needed, and serve immediately sprinkled with some fresh coriander if you like.