Dhal and Rice

This is super easy.  And takes very little time. My recipe may not be wildly accurate or authentic but it does the job.


1 onion, sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
a thumb sized bit of fresh ginger, minced
2 mugfuls of red lentils
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 chilly, finely chopped (optional)

Rice


Cook the onions slowly in a bit of oil on a medium to low heat until really soft but not burnt.

Add the garlic and spices and stir well.  Add the tomatoes.

Rinse and add the lentils and cover with water so that the lentils are about an inch under the water.

Cook some rice (however you do it and depending on the type of rice)

Cook the dhal until the lentils have broken down and absorbed the water, stirring from time to time and adding more water if needed. It takes about 20 minutes. Add the chilli in near the end if you are using it.

Serve over the rice. It's really good with some yoghurt and chopped coriander if you have some.