Dal.

I love Indian food, but it often gives me heartburn, though I find that with a lot of tomatoey dishes. This is my tomato-free Dal. It is so good, yes, I know I am biased, but it truly is! (: And I promise it tastes a LOT better than it looks ;)

Ingredients: 

• 400g tin lentils drained and rinsed
• 400mL coconut milk, plus extra IF required
• 1 tsp Garam Masala, cumin, ground coriander seeds
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 3 cloves/tsp crushed garlic
• 1/2 tsp minced ginger
• 1/4-1/2 tsp salt
• Sugar as needed if too salty
• Splash of Braggs (optional, but worth it)
• 1 Tbsp Coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  
• (I've given measurements, but really all the spices are to taste.)

Method: 

1. Melt coconut oil in a saucepan. 
2. Add diced onion and sauté gently. 
3. Add garlic, ginger and all other spices and allow them to ft off a little. 
4. Add lentils and coconut milk. Allow to simmer until thick, about 30-40 minutes. If it gets too thick thin out with a little more coconut milk. 
5. Serve with steamed rice, roti and veggies, or as part of a banquet. 
6. Enjoy (: