I’ve tried making various red lentil dal recipes that are more complex, but this hits the spot with only three ingredients.
Ingredients:
1 cup red lentils – rinse if you prefer (I don’t rinse)
1 can diced tomatoes
Fresh ginger – about one inch, peeled and grated
Directions:
Coat the bottom of a medium saucepan with non-stick spray. Add the lentils, pouring in a slow stream so you can check for, and remove, any small stones. Stir in tomatoes and 2 cups water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Add ginger and continue to cook until very soft and water is mostly absorbed, about another 10 minutes. Keep an eye on it while it’s cooking, if the water seems to be close to completely evaporating (you will start to hear sizzling), add more water, a half a cup at a time. This should have the consistency of a thick stew.
