Dal Tadka Recipe

Steve's special dal tadka.

Serves 2-3 people.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1/4 tsp ground mustard
• 1/4 tsp coriander
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp crushed chili peppers
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1/2 small onion
• 1 tomato or 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup red lentils
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup canned coconut milk
• 1 tbsp butter, margarine, or ghee
• pinch of salt

Directions

1. Wash lentils in cold water, drain, then simmer in 2 cups of water.
2. In a skillet, cook butter, onion, ginger, and garlic.
3. Add tomato, most of the seasoning, and coconut milk. Cook until it becomes sauce-like.
4. Add remaining seasoning to the lentils.
5. Combine the cooked veggie mixture into the lentils.
6. Simmer until it reaches your preferred thickness. Add salt to taste.
7. Serve and enjoy.

Serve over basmati rice with naan.