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Simple Dal with Roasted Vegetables

I am the master of totally unauthentic Indian food.  I’ve adapted the recipe to work with my tight schedule and lack of ethnic ingredients.  But guess what?  It still tastes good, it’s healthy and super simple to make.  

For the dal:

  • 1 cup of red lentils
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • cayenne pepper to your liking

Add 1.5 to 2 cups of water and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the lentils begin to fall apart.

For the veggies:

  • I tossed cauliflower and brussel sprouts in some tamari and oil and baked them in the oven at 425 for 30 minutes.  

I like to add some equally unauthentic sriracha before digging in.  

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    omg finally something delicious...i bought on a whim. seriously, i don’t know what i was...
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  5. ratsoff said: I also keep Garam Masala on hand, it makes all my dishes of this sort taste good and more authentic! And my little container of it has lasted FOREVER.
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    actually might make this once
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