Dahl

Prep Time: 10 min         Cook Time: 20 Min          Ready In: 30 Min
Serves: 4-6


1 tsp chopped garlic
1 onion, diced
1 T olive oil
1 tsp garam masala
4 tomatoes, skinned and chopped (or one can chopped tomatoes)

1 C (200 g) red lentils
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots
4 C water
1 cube vegetable stock
1 tsp coriander
Optional: 1/2 C frozen peas, 1 celery stalk chopped, 1 can of light colored beans (chickpeas, garbanzo beans), 1/2 C chopped eggplant, etc.. (don't add all of these unless you increase the 'core' ingredients appropriately)


Saute chopped onion and garlic in margarine until golden.
Add garam masala and saute a further 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and let cook 1-2 min before adding lentils, turmeric, cumin, potatoes, carrots, water, and vegetable stock.
Simmer until potatoes are cooked, remove from heat and add coriander. If a smooth texture desired, pour mixture into blender and mix until smooth.  Keep covered until ready to serve.


Serve with rice or Indian flat bread (roti prata or chapatti)

Recipe adapted from http://www.ivu.org/recipes/indian-beans/dahl.html