Red Daal with Fried Ginger and Garlic

Name: Red Daal with Fried Ginger and Garlic Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 T olive oil; 2 t mustard seeds; 1 large onion chopped; 3 garlic cloves minced; 1 inch ginger minced; 1 c split red lentils (or whatever lentils you have on hand); 3 - 4 c water; 1 T toasted ground cumin; 1 T toasted ground coriander; 1 T ground turmeric; 1/4 t freshly grated cinnamon; 1/2 t cayenne; chopped serrano (optional); sea salt to taste; Not in calorie count; 1/2 bunch cilantro - for garnish; 3 garlic cloves sliced - for garnish; 1 inch ginger sliced - for garnish

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 T olive oil2 t mustard seeds1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 inch ginger, minced1 c split red lentils (or whatever lentils you have on hand)3 - 4 c water1 T toasted ground cumin 1 T toasted ground coriander1 T ground turmeric1/4 t freshly grated cinnamon1/2 t cayennechopped serrano (optional)sea salt to tasteNot in calorie count1/2 bunch cilantro - for garnish3 garlic cloves, sliced - for garnish1 inch ginger, sliced - for garnish

Directions

Heat oil, add mustard seeds, you will know it is time to add the finely chopped onion, garlic and ginger when those seeds start popping up at you! Saute the onion, garlic and ginger, add ground cumin, coriander, turmeric cayenne and cinnamon (and serrano if using), saute until edges of onion are slightly brown. Add lentils and water to cover the lentils. Simmer until lentils are softened. Taste. Need salt? Yes! Season. For a smoother texture, remove half or more of lentils from pot, blend until smooth then return to pot. Mix. Season.

While lentils are cooking, heat more grapeseed oil, add sliced ginger and garlic and cook until a dark brown.

When daal is seasoned to perfection, garnish with crispy garlic and ginger and a sprinkle of cilantro!

Serving Size: Serves 6 as a first course

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CMMEIER.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

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