Red lentil dal with rice

• 200 g red lentils, uncooked
• 600 ml vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 1 tsp cumin, ground
• 1 tsp turmeric, ground
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 150 g canned crushed tomatoes
• 270 g white rice, cooked
• 10 g fresh cilantro, chopped

Method

1. 1

   Rinse the lentils and simmer with the vegetable broth in a covered pot for 15 minutes until soft.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion for 6 minutes until golden.

3. 3

   Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Stir in the crushed tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour the onion mixture into the lentils and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring to combine.

6. 6

   Serve over rice, topped with cilantro.