Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced, divided
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 6 cups hot cooked basmati or jasmine rice
  • Optional: Sliced green onions or minced fresh cilantro

Method

  • In a large skillet, saute half of the onions in oil until tender. Add ginger and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, coriander, cumin and cayenne; cook and stir 5 minutes longer.
  • In a 4-or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the vegetable broth, water, lentils, green chiles, tomato mixture and remaining onion. Cover and cook on low until lentils are tender, 6-8 hours.
  • Just before serving, stir cream into slow cooker. In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add cumin seeds; cook and stir until golden brown, for 1-2 minutes. Add to lentil mixture.
  • To serve, spoon over rice. If desired, sprinkle with green onions or cilantro.