Dal and Rice
In my opinion, dal is the macaroni and cheese of Indian food. It is the ultimate comfort food and it can be found as a staple in most households and is often found most evenings at the dinner table. If you want to introduce your children to Indian food, this is a great way to open their palettes to various warming spices and flavors without overwhelming them.
Servings: FOUR
INGREDIENTS
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
½ yellow onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon ghee, butter, or coconut oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½-inch knob ginger, minced
½ cup coconut milk
2 ½ cups water
1 ¼ cups of rice, cook according to directions
cilantro (optional garnish)
Spice Mix
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
PREPARATION
1 Gather ingredients for spice mix and set aside.
2 Heat a large stockpot to medium. Add 1 tablespoon ghee, butter or coconut oil. Add onions and cook for about 5 minutes.
3 Add garlic, ginger, and spice mix. Cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
4 Add lentils, water, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil.
5 Reduce to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring about halfway through.
6 Garnish with cilantro.
