Aquarius Red Lentil Dal

==Description==
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
==Ingredients==
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 2 cups chopped onions
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 3 cups water
* 1 cup dried red lentils
* ¾ teaspoon turmeric
* ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
* ½ teaspoon ground ginger
* 1 cup basmati rice, cooked according to package directions
* 2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
* ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped
==Directions==
# Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
# Add 1 cup onion and 1 minced garlic clove and sauté until tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
# Set aside.
# Combine 3 cups water, lentils, remaining 1 cup onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, turmeric, cumin and ginger in heavy medium saucepan.
# Bring to boil.
# Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.
# Transfer half of lentil mixture to processor; purée until smooth.
# Return purée to same saucepan.
# Mix in sautéed onion mixture.
# Simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
# Season to taste with salt and pepper.
# Spoon rice into bowls.
# Spoon dal over.
# Top with tomatoes, cilantro and chile.
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