Lentil Dal

Lentil Dal

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion , chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger , peeled, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon turmeric , ground
1/2 teaspoon red pepper , crushed
4 garlic cloves , minced
2 cups cauliflower florets , chopped
2 cups tomatoes , chopped
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup dried lentils
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro , minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups cooked basmati rice or 6 cups long grain rice , cooked

Directions:

1
Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, ginger, cumin, turmeric, red peppers, and garlic.
3
Saute 2 minutes.
4
Add cauliflower and tomatoes; saute 1 minute.
5
Stir in water and lentils; bring to a boil.
6
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender.
7
Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
8
Serve 1 cup lentil mixture with 1 cup rice.