Spicy Tomato Daal

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, diced

4 small chilies, diced finely

2 tsp cumin

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp tumeric

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp coriander

2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

400 g canned crushed tomatoes (or 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped)

300 g lentils

salt, pepper, fresh cilantro

Directions

In a medium sized pot heat the olive oil over medium heat then add to that the onion and saute until it starts to become translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Add the garlic and seasoning to the onion and let cook until heated through but not burning about 60 seconds.

Add the lentils, allow to heat through for 1-2 minutes then add the canned tomatoes as well as about 500ml of water and allow to cook on very low heat until the lentils are completely cooked through and begin to flake apart on touch, about 30 minutes.

You can add more water during the cooking time if needed. Adjust seasoning before serving.

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