Delicious Pakistani Dhal

Ingredients

• 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 tomatoes
• 2 tsp. curry powder
• 1/4 tsp. red chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 4-5 tbsp. cooking oil
• salt and pepper to taste

* Vegetable stock can be added for additional taste

Directions

1. Heat water in pot until boiling
2. Add lentils and boil for one minute reduce heat and simmer lentils until they a thick paste
3. While lentils are simmering, heat oil in frying pan
4. Add onion, garlic and ginger
5. Fry until soft
6. Add curry, chili, cumin. coriander, salt and pepper and saute for 2-3 minutes
7. Add tomatoes and saute for another 3-5 minutes
8. Add fried spice mixture into lentil paste, stir and cook an additional 15-20 minutes