Dal Soup

One of my favorite new cooking shows to nap to is the Spice Goddess. She prepares easy, healthy Indian dishes that take about 30 minutes or less - can not go wrong with that. Made this one today, was so delish with warm Naan.

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  2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or olive oil
  1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic 
     (I used 5 large cloves chopped)
  2 tablespoons garam masala
  1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  1 teaspoon turmeric
  1 cup chopped tomatoes
  1 cup brown lentils
  5 cups water (I used 6 since I added the bouillon base)
    * I also added one tablespoon of Better Than Bouillon -  Vegetable Base 
• Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Few fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to get hot. Add the garlic, garam masala, cumin seeds, and turmeric and cook for 20 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add the lentils and water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and cook until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Serve in a bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs.