Fragrant Kidney Bean Lentil Dal Recipe

Ingredients

• 1½ - 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup onions, diced
• 1¼ teaspoon sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds (see note)
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon allspice
• pinch or two crushed red pepper flakes (or more/less to taste, see note)
• 1 cinnamon stick (or ½ teaspoon cinnamon)
• 2½ - 3 cups water (see note)
• ½ cup freshly squeezed or good quality orange juice (see note)
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tablespoons freshly grated ginger
• 1 cup red lentils (rinse before adding to pot)
• 1 can (14 ounce) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (or black beans)
• 2 dried or fresh bay leaves
• Hot sauce to taste (optional, see note)
• Freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish, optional)