Lentil Dal

Source: food.com

• 1tablespoon olive oil
• 1cup onion, chopped
• 1tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced
• 1teaspoon cumin seed
• 1teaspoon turmeric, ground
• 1⁄2teaspoon red pepper, crushed
• 4garlic cloves, minced
• 2cups cauliflower florets, chopped
• 2cups tomatoes, chopped
• 2 1⁄2cups water
• 1cup dried lentils
• 2tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
• 3⁄4teaspoon salt
• 6cups cooked basmati rice or 6 cups long grain rice, cooked

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion, ginger, cumin, turmeric, red peppers, and garlic.
3. Saute 2 minutes.
4. Add cauliflower and tomatoes; saute 1 minute.
5. Stir in water and lentils; bring to a boil.
6. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender.
7. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
8. Serve 1 cup lentil mixture with 1 cup rice.