Mango Dhal

INGREDIENTS

1 cup lentils or sprouted lentils
4 cups water
1 tsp sea salt, divided
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
2 mangoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

DIRECTIONS

Place lentils in a mesh strainer. Rinse them very well, until the water runs clear. Combine the lentils with 4 cups of water, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the turmeric in a large saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, partially cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

While the lentils cook, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the coconut oil. Once hot, add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft and beginning to brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, coriander, cayenne, cumin, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.

Add the garlic mixture and the fresh mangoes to the lentils. Return to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are falling apart, about 10 to 15 minutes more. Stir in cilantro and serve hot.