Dal

1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 tbsp fresh ginger root, grated
1 tsp cumin seed (or ground)
1 tsp turmeric, ground
1/2 tsp red pepper, crushed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cauliflower, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup lentils, dried
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
3/4 - 1 tsp salt
6 cups cooked basmati rice

Heat olive oil in large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, red pepper, and garlic. Cook until onion is transparent but not brown. Add cauliflower and tomatoes. Cook 1 minute. Stir in water and lentils. Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Serve 1 cup lentils over 1 cup cooked basmati rice.

Serving Size: makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANDREW_P.