Spicy Red Lentil Dal With Pita Wedges - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cup small dried red lentils
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
5 (6 inch) pita bread, each cut into 8 wedges

Preparation

Combine broth and lentils in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer 10 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat; cover and set aside.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, mustard seeds, and red pepper, and cook 5 minutes or until onions are tender and seeds begin to pop, stirring constantly.
Add cumin, turmeric, coriander, and black pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add tomato paste, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add lentils, coconut milk, and salt; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in juice.
Cool to room temperature. Serve dal with pita wedges.