Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala can be easily found in the supermarket spice isle
  • 1 1/4 cups red lentils split
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro coarsely
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • plum tomatoes 3 med., cored, seeded and diced

Method

  • 1. In a large saucepan, combine oil, onion and salt at medium-high heat. Cook until onion starts to brown, around 5 minutes or so. Add garlic, ginger and Garam Masala , cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • 2. Add lentils, coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered until lentils are fully tender and broken down to an almost paste-like consistency, about 25-30 minutes.
  • 3. Add lime juice and cilantro. Check for seasoning. Serve (over rice if you like), topped with the diced tomatoes.