Ingredients
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
- 2 cup yellow lentils
- 8 cup water
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 4 large beets cut into large dice
- 1 large onion cut into large dice
- 5 (or more) large cloves garlic, pressed
- 2 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 5-10 dried red chilies, crushed
- salt to taste
Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally to keep the lentils from sticking to the pot, which should be large.
While it simmers, prepare beets, onion, and garlic.
Spray a frying pan lightly with oil spray. Pop 2 T. black mustard seeds over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onions, saute for a minute or so, then add beats and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 min. Add contents of the frying pan to the lentil pot. Also add 2 T. cumin, 1 T. coriander, 5-10 dried red chilies, and salt to taste.
Simmer until the lentils start to disintegrate.
Serve with basmati rice.