Nepalese Red Lentil Dahl

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 2" piece ginger (grated (about a size of your thumb))
• 1 tsp coriander seeds (crushed)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 225 g /1 cup red lentils
• 750 ml /3 cups water
• 1/2-1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat ghee or oil in a deep pan and and cook onion over medium heat for 5-7 minutes without browning too much.

2. 2

   Turn heat to low and add garlic, ginger, crushed coriander seeds, turmeric and red chilli powder, stir to combine and cook for 3-5 minutes longer.

3. 3

   Add washed red lentils and stir to coat them with the onion and spice mixture, cook them while stirring for 2-3 minutes. (This step helps the lentils to keep their shape and texture).

4. 4

   Add water, turn heat up and bring it to a boil, add salt, then turn it to a medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   When the lentils are tender but still mostly hold their shape, stir in fresh chopped cilantro and take it off the heat.