Aquarius Red Lentil Dal

Description
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 2 cups chopped onions
 * 3 garlic cloves, minced
 * 3 cups water
 * 1 cup dried red lentils
 * ¾ teaspoon turmeric
 * ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
 * ½ teaspoon ground ginger
 * 1 cup basmati rice, cooked according to package directions
 * 2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
 * ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
 * 1 jalapeño chili, seeded, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
 * 2) Add 1 cup onion and 1 minced garlic clove and sauté until tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
 * 3) Set aside.
 * 4) Combine 3 cups water, lentils, remaining 1 cup onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, turmeric, cumin and ginger in heavy medium saucepan.
 * 5) Bring to boil.
 * 6) Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.
 * 7) Transfer half of lentil mixture to processor; purée until smooth.
 * 8) Return purée to same saucepan.
 * 9) Mix in sautéed onion mixture.
 * 10) Simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
 * 11) Season to taste with salt and pepper.
 * 12) Spoon rice into bowls.
 * 13) Spoon dal over.
 * 14) Top with tomatoes, cilantro and chili.