Black beluga lentils make up the base for this richly flavored Indian-spiced dal. The black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and chili peppers add an additional depth of flavor to each bowl. Serve dal with white basmati rice or brown rice.
Ingredients
Dal
2 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
(or ghee)
1 medium
red onions
chopped
2 inches
fresh ginger
finely grated
2 teaspoons
garam masala
1 teaspoons
ground cumin
1 teaspoons
ground coriander
1 teaspoons
turmeric powder
2 cups
black beluga lentils
rinsed
6 cups
water
2 cups
diced tomatoes
1 cans
coconut milk
1½ teaspoons
sea salt
½ cups
chopped
cilantro
Topping
2 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
(or ghee)
2
serrano chili peppers
sliced
2 teaspoons
cumin seeds
2 teaspoons
black mustard seeds
