Simple Dahl

I just love spicy dahl and this recipe came together really fast.  I used yellow split peas and a cooked sweet potato and stirred in some spinach at the end.

Simple Dahl

• 3 T coconut oil
• 1 t black mustard seeds
• 1 T cumin seeds (or powder)
• 1 T coriander
• 2 T curry powder
• 1/2 t turmeric
• 1/4 t cinnamon
• 4 T freshly chopped ginger
• 1 large onion, diced
• 10 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 serrano chilies, diced
• pinch salt/pepper
• 1 lb red lentils
• 4-6 cups veg stock
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• juice of 1-2 limes
• Siracha to taste
• 1 T toasted sesame oil
• Braggs and pepper to taste

In a heavy bottomed pan over medium high heat add the coconut oil, mustard seeds and spices. When the seeds pop add the ginger, onion, garlic and chilie along with a pinch of salt/pepper. Saute for several minutes or until the onions are transcluscent. Next, add the lentils and stock. Bring to a boil for several minutes, turn heat down to med-low, cover and simmer for and hour. Take off heat, stir in cilantro, lime juice and sesame oil. Add braggs (or salt or soy sauce) and black pepper to taste.