Red Lentil Dal

This red lentil dal (also known as masoor dal) is the perfect vegan comfort food. This Indian lentil curry is rich, spicy, flavorful, creamy and super delicious. Red/orange dahl is one of the easiest recipes you can find. If you are looking for healthy and vegan dish, you've come to the right place.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons Oil/ghee
• 1 Onion
• 1 tablespoon Crushed Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Ginger paste
• 2-3 teaspoons Curry powder
• 3 Tomatoes, diced
• 1 1/3 cup Red lentils/orange lentils
• 4 cups (920ml) Water/stock
• Coriander, chopped
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Rinse the lentil and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat oil or ghee. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add crushed garlic, ginger paste and curry powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
4. Add rinsed lentil, water/vegetable stock, salt, pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low heat, cover and cook for about 25 minutes. Open the lid every 4-5 minutes and stir.
5. Turn the heat off, add chopped coriander and stir well.
6. Serve!