Indian Spiced Dal with Green Kale and Cilantro

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed

• 3 cups water

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

• A handful of green kale leaves, chopped

• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

• Salt to taste

• Optional: squeeze of lemon before serving

Instructions:

1. In a pot, combine red lentils and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

2. In a separate pan, heat oil or ghee. Add mustard seeds and let them pop. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 3 minutes.

3. Add turmeric and coriander. Stir well.

4. Add chopped kale to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes.

5. Pour the spiced mixture into the cooked lentils. Add salt to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

6. Turn off the heat and stir in fresh cilantro.

7. Serve warm with rice or flatbread.