Curried Red Lentil Dhal by Chef Michael Smith – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 mL) basmati or any white rice
• 3 cups (750 mL) water
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• ¼ cup (65 mL) butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) cumin
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) curry powder
• 6 cups (1.5 L) water
• 2 cups (500 mL) red lentils
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) frozen ginger, freshly grated
• 1 cup (250 mL) cilantro, freshly chopped or whole, for garnish