====== Coconut Curry Red Lentil Dahl with Tomatoes ====== 

Tags: [[vegetarian]] - [[dinner]] - [[Gluten Free|GF]] - [[GF vegetarian]] - [[GF dinner]]\\ 
Active Time: 45 minutes\\ 
Passive Time: N/A\\ 
Serves: 4 \\

====Description====
Easy weeknight curry dish.

====Source====
Mealime

====Ingredients====
  *Basmati rice: 1 cup

  *Broth: 4 cups, divided

  *Ginger: 2 inch piece
  *Garlic: 4 cloves
  *Jalapenos: 2

  *Yellow onion: 2

  *Olive oil: 2 tbsp, divided


  *Curry powder: 1 tsp
  *Salt: to taste
  *Pepper: to taste
  *Turmeric: 1/2 tsp ground
  *Cinnamon: 1/8 tsp ground
  *Cumin: 1/8 tsp ground

  *Red lentils: 1 cup
  *Coconut milk: 13.5 fl oz

  *Grape tomatoes: 1 pint



====Instructions====
  -Rinse the rice under cold water. Add 2 cups of broth to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the rice, stir, and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 12 minutes or until rice has fully absorbed the broth.
  -Mince garlic and ginger into a small bowl. Mince jalapenos and add to the bowl.
  -Small dice the onions and place in a separate bowl.
  -Add 1 tbsp oil to skillet and heat over medium. Add the onion along with a pinch of salt and cook until softened and golden, about 15-20 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and jalapenos, and cook until softened. Add curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  -Rinse lentils under cold water. Add lentils, remaining 2 cups of broth, and coconut milk to the saucepan with the onion mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the lentils are tender, 20 minutes.
  -While the lentils are cooking, quarter the tomatoes.
  -Add tomatoes to the lentils and stir to combine. Cook until heated through.
  -To serve, place rice in a bowl and top with curry.

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