Dal And Rice With Spicy Fried Cabbage

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 -8 tablespoons oil, divided (i use grapeseed oil)
• 10 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 tablespoons garam masala
• 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons ginger powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 3/4 lb masoor dal, cleaned and washed (red split lentils)
• 1 cup rice
• 1/2 cup water
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1 head green cabbage, rinsed,core removed,and chopped
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 3 tablespoons dark chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan over medium-high heat, saute garlic and onion in just enough oil to cover bottom of the pan scantily.
• 2 when onion begins to turn clear, add garam masala, curry, turmeric, cinnamon, and cloves; saute a minute or two more, until well mixed.
• 3 add carrot, tomatoes, chicken broth, dal (lentils), rice, and water, and stir well.
• 4 reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20-30 minutes, until dal and rice are soft and liquid is absorbed.
• 5 add salt and pepper to taste.
• 6 just before serving, heat enough oil to cover bottom of pan in a wok or large frying pan until very hot.
• 7 when oil is very hot, fry cumin and chili powder for a few seconds, then add cabbage and sugar, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until wilted.
• 8 serve dal and rice mounded on a plate with fried cabbage on top.