Lentil Curry(Dhal Curry)

• Lentil (Toor dhal/ red gram) 1/2 cup
• Ginger 1 small piece
• Green Chili 1
• Water 1 cup
• (Cook all above in water)
• Shallotte 5
• Garlic 5 flake
• (Crushed above)
• Chili Flake 1/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
• Curry Leaf 1 sprig(Optional)
• Cilantro few
• Oil 1 tsp

1. Heat one tsp of oil in a heavy pan add the crushed ingredients cook till caramel colour reduce flame add turmeric ,chili flake and curry leaf(optional)
2. Add the cooked lentils mixture and add salt to taste.
3. Garnish with chopped cilantro
4. Serve hot.
5. ( A knob of butter or a tsp of ghee added to the prepared dhal curry give a rich flavor)I've found a place online which is sending coconut oil, mustard seeds and even fresh curry leaves in USA http://www.thokalath.com/india_grocery_store.php

red gram, ginger, water, garlic, ubc, turmeric, curry, cilantro

Taken from food52.com/recipes/8486-lentil-curry-dhal-curry (may not work)