Dhal (Spiced Lentils)

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Dhal (Spiced

Lentils)

 

1 1/4 cups red lentils

2 cups boiling water

1 bay

leaf

2 tbsps. olive oil

1 onion, peeled and sliced

2 cloves garlic,

peeled and minced

1 tsp. turmeric

1 tsp. coriander

1 tsp. cumin

1/2

tsp. ground ginger

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

 

Wash and drain lentils. Place in

a slow cooker. Add bay leaf and boiling water. Cover and cook on high for about

2 - 2 1/2 hours or until the lentils are tender and have absorbed all the water.

If there is a little water remaining, remove the lid for 15 minutes or so and

stir occasionally. About 20 minutes before serving, heat the oil in a skillet

and sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Add the turmeric, coriander, cumin

and ginger and continue to cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently. Stir the

spice and vegetable mixture into the lentils and season with salt and pepper.

Serves 4.