Red Lentil Dhal

I really love this red lentil dhal recipe inspired by @kristofsteiner. I like his recipes very much, he is proficient in the cuisine of many nations, and I like the way he combines herbs and different flavors.

I was in an Indian mood the other day when I was browsing his recipes and I came across this this one. My stomach crumpled immediately, and since the red lentils - unlike the other legumes - are cooked in short time, I made them right away.

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tbsp fresh, grated ginger

1 tbsp curry powder

1 tbsp garam masala

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander seeds

1/2 tsp curcuma

1/4 tsp cayenne or chili pepper

1 tsp salt (or to taste)

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Water

Method

1. Sautée the chopped onions with a little bit of water until softened.

2. Add the garlic, ginger and herbs, stir together.

3. Add the red lentils, and water to cover it by 1 inch.

4. Cook it on low-medium heat under lid until fully cooked (ca. 25 min.)

5. You can serve it with cooked brown rice and sautéd spinach.