Indian Black Lentil Dal with California Avocados - California Avocados

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole Indian black lentils (urad dal)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 inch fresh ginger, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 serrano chili, finely chopped (seeds and membranes removed to decrease the spice level)
• 3 cups water
• 2 ripe California avocados, chopped
• 4 tablespoons coconut cream
• Fresh cilantro leaves, to garnish