Ingredients 1 cup dried red lentils 3 cups water 1 diced onion 2-3 garlic cloves, diced (or crushed) 1/2 gingerroot, peeled and chopped 1/2 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil salt and pepper Directions 1Heat water in pot until boiling. 2Add lentils and boil for one minute. 3Reduce heat to a simmer. 4Simmer lentils until they resemble a thick paste. 5While lentils are simmering, heat oil in frying pan. 6Add onion, garlic and ginger. Fry until soft. Add curry, chili, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper, sauté for 2-3 minutes. 7Add tomatoes and sauté for another 3-5 minutes. Add fried spice mixture into lentil paste, stir and cook an additional 15-20 minutes. 8Serve as is or over basmati rice. |
