Lentil Daal (Indian Style)

Ingredients

• 1tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 3 medium carrots
• 1 cup uncooked lentils
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 15oz can tomato sauce
• salt to taste
• ¹⁄₂ bunch fresh coriander

Method

• Bring 3 cups of water to boil and add lentils. Allow the pot to boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer (lid on) for 20 minutes (or until lentils tender)
• Drain lentils
• Mince the garlic and finely dice the onion and carrots. Saute onion, garlic, and carrots in a large skillet with olive oil. Add curry powder and saute for one minute more
• Add cooked and drained lentils to skilled, along with tomato sauce. Stir and heat through. Salt if needed.
• Top with coriander, and serve with rice, naan, or crusty bread.