Curried Dahl with Forbidden Black Rice - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked black forbidden rice
• 2 Tbsp virgin coconut oil
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tsp black or brown mustard seeds
• 1 large yellow onion (finely diced)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp finely minced peeled gingerroot
• 1 Tbsp turmeric
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes (including juice)
• 4 cups to 5low-sodium vegetable stock
• 2 cups dry red lentils (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 cup coconut cream (optional)
• 1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 tsp maple syrup
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
• Toppings: minced cilantro (flaked toasted coconut, thinly sliced bird’s eye chili, sliced green onions, and lime wedges for garnish (optional))