Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry red lentils
• 3 cups water
• 1 diced onion
• 2-3 diced or crushed garlic cloves
• 1/2 peeled and chopped ginger root
• 1/2 can of chopped tomatos
• 2 tsps curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 4-5 tablespoon cooking oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat water in pot until boiling. Add lentils and boil for one minute. Reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer lentils until they resemble a thick paste. While lentils are simmering, heat oil in frying pan. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Fry until soft. Add curry, chili, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper, saute for 2-3 minutes. Add tomatos and saute for another 3-5 minutes. Add fried spice mixture into lentil paste, stir and cook an additional 15-20 minutes. Serve as is or over basmati rice.

*Vegetable stock can be added to boiling water for additional taste.

Serves: 4-6