Petit Foodie

This Indian dish is one of my favorites.  I love how its super spicy from the curry powder and then suddenly you get a burst of sweetness from the pineapple.  It is quite devine.  I love serving this dal over brown rice to make a hearty meal. 

Sweet and Spicy Lentil Dal

{ingredients}

1 C Lentils

1 can diced tomatoes

1 T tomato paste

1T EVOO

1 small yellow onion

1 clove garlic {minced}

½ jalapeño pepper {deseeded, minced}

2.5 C water

½ T curry powder

¼ t redpepper flakes {more or less to your liking}

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 small can crushed pineapple

3 T fresh cilantro {for garnish}

{directions}

1. Heat EVOO in pan over medium-high heat. 
2. Add onion, garlic, pepper and sauté until onion is translucent.
3. Season with curry, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.  
4. Add lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste and water. 
5. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 30-45 minutes.  Stirring frequently.
6. Add crushed pineapple and stir until well combined and the pineapple is heated through.
7. Garnish with cilantro. Serve over brown rice.

This recipe will definitely be at the top of my list for entering the USA Dry Peas, Lentils & Chickpeas blogger challenge.

Be back soon with a sweet treat!