Delicious Pakistani Dhal
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Ingredients (use vegan versions):
- 1 cup dry red lentils
- 3 cups water
- 1 diced onion
- 2-3 diced or crushed garlic cloves
- 1/2 peeled and chopped ginger root
- 1/2 can of chopped tomatos
- 2 tsps curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 4-5 tablespoon cooking oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Heat water in pot until boiling. Add lentils and boil for
one minute. Reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer lentils until
they resemble a thick paste. While lentils are simmering,
heat oil in frying pan. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Fry
until soft. Add curry, chili, cumin, coriander, salt and
pepper, saute for 2-3 minutes. Add tomatos and saute for
another 3-5 minutes. Add fried spice mixture into lentil
paste, stir and cook an additional 15-20 minutes. Serve as
is or over basmati rice.
*Vegetable stock can be added to boiling water for
additional taste.
Serves: 4-6
Preparation time: 45 mins
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