Indian Lentil Dahl

• 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

1. 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. 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. 3. Add lime juice and cilantro. Check for seasoning. Serve (over rice if you like), topped with the diced tomatoes.

canola oil, onion, salt, garlic, fresh ginger, garam masala, red lentils, coconut milk, water, cilantro coarsely, lime juice, tomatoes

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Indian-Lentil-Dahl-1660773 (may not work)