Masoor Dal Tadka - Indian Red Lentil Dal

Ingredients

• 2 cups masoor dal aka red lentils, sorted and well rinsed
• 8 cups water
• 1 tablespoon oil coconut oil or neutral flavored
• 1 yellow onion large, finely diced
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 2 green chiles minced, can be seeded for less heat, use more or less to taste
• 1 tablespoon Indian curry powder
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed whole
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt more to taste
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes
• cilantro for garnish, optional
• basmati rice to serve

Nutrition

• Calories : 250 calories
• Carbohydrate : 44 grams
• Fat : 2.5 grams
• Fiber : 17 grams
• Protein : 15 grams
• Sodium : 470 milligrams
• Sugar : 6 grams