Basic Red Lentils

September 12, 2017

Ingredients:

1 cup red lentils
2 cups water
¼ teaspoon coriander powder
¼ teaspoon cumin powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
¼ teaspoon mineral salt
½ cup seasonal vegetables (optional)
1 pinch black pepper
Cilantro and lime to garnish

Directions:

Wash and drain lentils.

Combine water and lentils in a saucepan and bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Add vegetables (if using) and all spices except salt, and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes on low-medium heat, and check every 5 minutes thereafter until desired tenderness as they will cook quickly.

Enjoy this simple, yet delicious, red lentil masoor dal in a bowl, over rice or quinoa, or paired with steamed vegetables.

This recipe is perfectly warming for and , but should be paired with cooling herbs like cilantro, mint, or fennel to pacify .

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