Easy Lentil Dal

by Sam

Thank you to Sam for this simple lentil dal recipe. This recipe can easily be multiplied to make a larger amount.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup lentils, rinsed
1 tomato
1 clove of garlic, sliced thin
2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (available at Indian Spices stores)
Black or red pepper to taste

Directions:
Take a small pot and fill it with 4 cups of water. Chop the tomatoes finely and add with the rinsed lentils, salt, pepper and turmeric powder. Let the whole mixture come to a boil, then turn down the heat and let it simmer until the lentils are very well cooked and the mixture thickens. In a small fry pan heat the 2 tbsp. of olive and add the sliced garlic, allowing it to cook a bit in the oil. Then add the oil and garlic to the lentil soup and stir well.
Serve hot along with a thick piece of whole grain bread, pita, brown rice or other cooked grains.