Indian Lentil Dahl

Ingredients

• 2 T canola oil 
• 0.3 c cilantro leaves coarsely chopped
• 1 c coconut milk 
• 1 T ginger fresh minced
• 1 t garam masala (can be easily found in the supermarket spice isle)
• 4  garlic clove minced
• 1 T juice of lime 
• 1  onion finely chopped
• 3  plum tomatoes 
• 1.3 c lentils split red
• 0.8 t salt 
• 3 c water 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine oil, onion and salt at medium-high heat. Cook until onion starts to brown, around 5 minutes or so.
2. Add garlic, ginger and Garam Masala , cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add lentils, coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered until lentils are fully tender and broken down to an almost paste-like consistency, about 25-30 minutes.
4. Add lime juice and cilantro. Check for seasoning.
5. Serve (over rice if you like), topped with the diced tomatoes.