Indian Lentil Dahl Recipe - Quick, Healthy & Ready in 45 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 T. canola oil
• 1/3 c. coarsely chopped cilantro
• 1 c. coconut milk
• 1 T. minced fresh ginger
• 1 t. Garam Masala (can be easily found in the supermarket spice isle)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 T. lime juice
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 . plum tomatoes
• 1 1/4 c. split red lentils
• 3/4 t. salt
• 3 c. water

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, combine oil, onion and salt at medium-high heat. Cook until onion starts to brown, around 5 minutes or so.
2. Add garlic, ginger and Garam Masala , cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add lentils, coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered until lentils are fully tender and broken down to an almost paste-like consistency, about 25-30 minutes.
4. Add lime juice and cilantro. Check for seasoning.
5. Serve (over rice if you like), topped with the diced tomatoes.