Indian-Style Red Lentils with Ginger (Red Lentil Dal)

Ingredients

• 2 cups red lentils dried, rinsed, and drained
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or other neutral-flavored oil
• 2 teaspoons cumin seed
• 2 onion small, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root finely diced
• 4 ounces Anaheim chile diced, with juice, or for more heat use 3 fresh Thai, Serrano, or Cayenne peppers, seeds removed and chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• chopped cilantro or sliced green onions for garnish, optional

Nutrition

• Calories : 300 calories
• Carbohydrate : 48 grams
• Fat : 6 grams
• Fiber : 23 grams
• Protein : 17 grams
• SaturatedFat : 0.5 grams
• Sodium : 370 milligrams
• Sugar : 9 grams