Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1         tablespoon  vegetable oil
  2               cups  onion -- chopped
  3             cloves  garlic -- minced
  3               cups  water
  1                cup  lentil -- red
     3/4      teaspoon  turmeric
     3/4      teaspoon  cumin -- ground
     1/2      teaspoon  ginger -- ground
  1                cup  basmati rice -- cooked
  2                     plum tomatoes -- seeded and chopped
     1/4           cup  cilantro -- chopped
  1                     jalapeno -- chopped

Preparation:

Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup onion, 2 minced garlic clove and saute 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; puree until smooth. Return puree to same saucepan. Mix in sauteed 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 chili.

Nutritional Information:

397 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (11% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 70g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 51mg Sodium