Dal

Time:  Under 30 minutes
Level:  Easy
​Servings:  ​Four

Dal is the Indian equivalent of pure comfort food.  If Indian restaurants had a kids' menu, this would be on it!   Plus this bowl of protein and carbohydrate goodness packs all 10 essential amino acids in it making it a complete protein and making you a hero for serving it.  

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup Red Lentils, rinsed
• ½ Yellow Onion, finely diced
• 1 Tablespoon Ghee or Butter
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• ½ inch piece of Ginger, minced
• ½ cup Coconut Milk
• 2 ½ cups Water
• 1 ¼ cups of Rice, cook according to directions
• Cilantro, chopped (optional)

 
Spice Mix

• ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• ½ teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
• ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander
• ½ teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

PREPARATION

1. Heat a large stockpot to medium.  Add 1 Tablespoon of Ghee or Butter. 
2. Add Onions and cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Add Ginger, Garlic and Spice Mix and cook for about 1 minute. 
4. Add Lentils, Water, and Coconut Milk.  Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.  Stir about half way through.