Red Lentil Curry (daal)

1. 1

   In a pot, boil water and add in the washed red lentils when water starts boiling along with the curry leaves.

2. 2

   Cover halfway and cook at medium until lentils are tender and they turn yellow Estimated time would be from within 15-20 minutes

3. 3

   Add the garlic and ginger (mix well)

4. 4

   Add in the spices and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes

5. 5

   On a separate pan: add in the olive oil/ or your choice of oil and wait till it warms up

6. 6

   Add in the cumin seeds and the curry leaves and fry for 25 seconds

7. 7

   Add in the sliced onions and fry until brown (not burnt)

8. 8

   In the pot: add in the fried onions and mix well.

9. 9

   Turn heat up high and stir occasionally (make sure nothing sticks) for 5 minutes

10. 10

    After 5 minutes bring the heat back to low (3) and cook for another 5 minutes until the curry thickens

11. 11

    Serve with basmati/white/brown rice or roti (flat bread)

12. 12

    Garnish it with cilantro when on the plate

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.