Masoor Dal

Name: Masoor Dal
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons, refined coconut oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon, ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon, ground cumin; ½ teaspoon, cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon, turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon, ground cardamom; ⅛ teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1 , onion, chopped fine; ¾ teaspoon, table salt; 3 , garlic cloves, minced; 1½ teaspoons, grated fresh ginger; 4 cups, water; 8½ ounces (1¼ cups) dried, red lentils, picked over and rinsed; ½ cup, minced fresh cilantro; 1 pound, plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped; , Lemon wedges

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Split red lentils give this dal a mild, slightly nutty taste, and as the stew slowly simmers, they break down to a smooth consistency.

SERVES 4 to 6

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