so it's Valentines Day... and it's hip to do the red thing, right? so i made red lentil dal for dinner and i just have to share cuz it's so damn good and easy. i cook like my grandmother so i can't really get toO exact here but this is the gist of it...

* 1 cup of red lentils (make sure you rinse them well)

put some olive oil in a large pan and saute yourself some garlic. when it's light brown, throw in your rinsed lentils. saute for a minute.
now add:

*3 cups of broth. or 3 cups of water with boullion or whatever you do.

let it boil. turn it down to a simmer.
now add:

* chilli pepper or pepper flakes to your taste and any other seasoning you want such as turmeric or cumin. get creative.
* two big tablespoons of tomato paste.

let it all simmer down for about half an hour and add more water if you need to.
that's it. tonight i threw in a cup of corn for texture. not traditionally indian by any means but it tasted really good.
you should have seen Neko chow it down.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!