Warm Red Lentil Dal with Pita Chips

• 1/2 pound red lentils (about 1 1/4 cups), picked over and rinsed
• 1 14 1/2-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth, or homemade, skimmed of fat
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/4 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 large tomato, seeded and finely diced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils, broth, water, and turmeric.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan; add the garlic, cumin seeds, and crushed red pepper.
4. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
5. Remove the lentils from heat, and stir in the garlic mixture, diced tomato, mint, and salt.
6. Serve warm.
7. (Per serving)
8. Calories: 189
9. Fat: 5g
10. Cholesterol: 11mg
11. Carbohydrate: 25g
12. Sodium: 291mg
13. Protein: 12g
14. Fiber: 3g

red lentils, chicken broth, water, turmeric, unsalted butter, garlic, cumin seeds, red pepper, tomato, fresh mint, coarse salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/warm-red-lentil-dal-with-pita-chips-392160 (may not work)