Lentil Dal (or Dahl, Daal, Dhal)

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
• 2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups beef broth or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• 2 add onion, ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, garam masala and red pepper and saute for approx 2 minutes (until onions are soft).
• 3 add cauliflower and saute 1 minute.
• 4 stir in broth and lentils, making sure to mix well.
• 5 bring to a boil.
• 6 cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 35 minutes or until lentils are tender.
• 7 stir in lime juice and salt.