Red lentil dal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cupsRed lentils, rinsed
• 1 cupCrushed tomatoes
• 1Yellow onion, diced
• 4 clovesGarlic, minced
• 1 tbspFresh ginger, grated
• 1 tspGround turmeric
• 1 tspGround cumin
• 1 tspGaram masala
• 2 tbspCoconut oil
• 1 quartVegetable broth
• 1/4 cupCilantro, chopped
• Salt

Method

1. 1

   Combine the rinsed red lentils, broth, tomatoes, half the onion, turmeric, and a pinch of salt in a pot. Simmer, stirring now and then, until the lentils break down and thicken, about 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the coconut oil in a small pan and cook the remaining onion until golden, then add the garlic, ginger, cumin, and garam masala and sizzle until fragrant, 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir the sizzling tarka into the dal and simmer 2 minutes more. Taste for salt.

4. 4

   Finish with cilantro and serve over rice.