~ lentil dal ~

w/ brown rice & yogurt

3/4 cup red lentils

1 medium yukon gold potato, peeled & diced

1 medium onion, minced

2 1/2 tbls ghee or evoo

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp ginger, grated

2 tsp garam masala

1 tsp chili powder

2 1/2 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp sambal ulek or chili sauce

2 cups water

salt & pepper to taste

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

juice of one lemon

sweet paprika

~ cover lentils & potato with cold water, stir to rinse and then drain water

~ on medium hea, cook onion in ghee or evoo for about 3 min

~ add in ginger & garlic, sweat a minute

~ add in chili powder, garam & coriander, stir for a minute

~ add in lentils, potato & 2 cups cold water

~ bring to a boil, reduce and simmer for 20 minutes (add in more water if needed)

~ add in chili sauce, salt & pepper, cilantro & lemon juice

~ serve over brown rice

~ garnish with fresh plain yogurt, sweet paprika & cilantro

~ also can serve with Naan !