Ingredients
1cuplentils,red split
1white onion,finely chopped
1bayleaf
1tspturmeric
½tbspsea salt
4tbspvegetable oil
8clovesgarlic,thinly sliced
2red chilis,dried
¼cupcoriander,chopped
2tomatoes,medium, sliced in quarters
salt,to taste
1lemon wedge,for serving
Preparation
Wash lentils until the water runs clear.
Add water until 1-inch above the surface of the lentils and boil.
Add onions, bay leaf, turmeric, and salt.
Cook lentils for 10 to 15 mins or until soft.
Remove bay leaf and blend lentils using a hand blender until you achieve desired consistency, preferably smooth.
Heat oil in a frying pan until hot and add dried red chilli and garlic. Allow garlic to lightly brown.
Add this flavored oil to the blended lentils.
Add tomatoes and chopped coriander.
Serve with basmati or jasmine rice and lemon wedge.
Enjoy!
