Lentil Dhal

2-4 servings

This hearty and aromatic dhal combines tender lentils with warming spices like curry and cumin, enhanced by the sweetness of carrots and celery. A simple yet flavorful dish, it’s perfect as a comforting meal or a side to your favorite flatbread or rice. Serve this dish over a bed of Rice Pilaf.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive or grape seed oil
• ½ onion, diced
• ½ cup carrots, diced
• ½ cup celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp minced ginger root
• 1 ½ tsp curry powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• 2 ½ cups vegetable stock or water
• 1 cup brown or green lentils
• Salt to taste
• ¼ tsp pepper

Steps
1. Sauté onions, carrot, celery, garlic and ginger in oil over medium heat for 3 – 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
2. Add curry and cumin and sauté for 2 minutes stirring constantly to avoid scorching the spices.
3. Stir in stock, lentils and bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 - 50 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.