Masoor Dal Tadka - Indian Red Lentil Dal

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

dry masoor dal (aka red lentils), sorted and well rinsed

8 cups

water

1 tbsp

oil (coconut oil or neutral flavored)

large yellow onion, finely diced

6 cloves

garlic, minced

1 tbsp

minced ginger

green chiles, minced (can be seeded for less heat, use more or less to taste)

1 tbsp

Indian curry powder

1 tsp

whole mustard seed

1 tsp

ground coriander

1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1 1/2 tsp

salt, more to taste

15 oz

can diced tomatoes, or 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes

cilantro, for garnish

basmati rice, to serve