Red Lentil Dal Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup dried red lentils*
• 3/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup basmati rice,* cooked according to package directions
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 jalapeño chili, seeded, chopped
• *Available at Indian markets and in many supermarkets.