Easy Lentil Dal - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups green lentils, rinsed and drained
1 onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons fat-free yogurt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon red curry paste (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chile powder

Preparation

Combine water, lentils, onion, and olive oil in a rice cooker. Seal and select setting according to manufacturer's instructions; cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
Pour chickpeas, tomato paste, yogurt, curry paste, turmeric, cumin, and chile powder into the lentil mixture. Mix thoroughly. Cook until softened and flavors meld, about 15 minutes.