Not So Dal

45 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Put 1.5 cups of red split lentils in a container.
  2. 2Add 2 tsp of turmeric, 2 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of coconut or brown sugar, 1 tsp of cinnamon, 1 tsp of sweet paprika, 1 tsp of cumin powder, 1 tsp of yellow mustard seeds, and 2 tsp of sesame seeds.
  3. 3Mix all ingredients together.
  4. 4Add one can of tomatoes and two cans of water, stir a little bit.
  5. 5Cook in rice cooker or on stove until lentils are cooked (35-45 mins), stirring regularly.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups red split lentils
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp coconut or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cans water

Equipment

rice cookerstove