Lentil Dal (Or Dahl, Daal, Dhal) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
2 1/2 cups beef broth or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup dried lentils
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion, ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, garam masala and red pepper and saute for approx 2 minutes (until onions are soft).
Add cauliflower and saute 1 minute.
Stir in broth and lentils, making sure to mix well.
Bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 35 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Stir in lime juice and salt.