Masoor Dal (Red Lentil Curry Recipe) - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or use coconut oil)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 jalapeno peppers (chopped (use bell pepper for milder heat))
• 1 large potato (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes (or more to taste!)
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 14 ounces chopped tomato (or use chopped fresh tomato)
• 2 cups water (or more as needed – or use vegetable broth)
• 14 ounces coconut milk (1 can)
• 1 cup red lentils (masoor dal)