Dal Nirvana

Made a delicious Dal!  Want to keep the recipe somewhere safe!  I based the recipe off of several I googled.

Makes a bunch of servings (Probably 8 GOOD size servings)

1-1lb bag lentils (I used the cheap green/brown ones)
1-15 oz can tomato sauce
1-15ish oz can diced tomatoes (I used roasted, but I don't think it actually made a difference)
1 sm can of tomato paste (the small size can)
2 T grated ginger (could probably have done more!
4-6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
Salt, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper to taste
Garam Masala (about 1/2-1 tsp? I did to taste)
Several cups of water, to be poured in as needed
4T butter
1/2 c heavy/whipping cream
Cilantro to garnish (it does taste good in there too!

Brown Basmati Rice for serving


1.  Wash/pick through lentils.  Place in pot and cover with water by 2 inches.  Boil the lentils until they're mostly soft- 10-15 min (or more).
2.  Drain lentils.  Add butter, tomato sauce, tomatoes (NOT drained, unless you're watching salt), garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garam masala.  Taste it and adjust as needed.
3. Add water until it's fairly thin.  About 1 cup to start, though I probably added a total of over 2 cups.
4.  Mash up some of the lentils- I used an immersion blender and pulsed it around a few times until it was the right consistency
5.  Watch it and continue to add water as needed.  Stir it so the lentils don't get stuck to the bottom.  It will get pretty thick- taste it as you go.
6.  It's done cooking when the lentils are completely soft and the flavors are amazing.  And when it's the right texture for you.
7.  Add cream and mix through, and garnish with the cilantro (I mixed some in).

Serve with Brown Rice, or Naan if you like.