Lentil Curry

Overview
Lentils are a good source of protein and fiber. Lentils mixed with tomatoes and cilantro gives this dish the perfect flavor and texture. It goes well with Chapatti's and Rice. A simple and easy dish to make that is really good for you.

Ingredients
Lentils - 1 cup
Cherry Tomatoes - 1 cup
Cilantro chopped - 1 cup chopped
Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
Chilly powder - 1 teaspoon
Red onions - 1/2 chopped finely
Garlic cloves  - 6- 8 chopped finely
Olive oil - 3 teaspoon
Salt to taste

Steps
1. Clean and wash the lentils and cook in a pressure cooker till one whistle with 2 cups of water or in a heavy bottom pan with 2 cups of water till the lentils are cooked well and soft to touch.

2. Add to the lentils chopped cherry tomatoes, cilantro, turmeric and salt and cook again for about 5 - 10 minutes till the tomatoes are cooked well. Keep aside

3. In another pan heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot add the chopped red onions and garlic to it. Saute till the onions are slight brown. Add the chilly powder and saute few more minutes. Add the cooked lentil with tomatoes to this.

4. Add chopped cilantro to this and mix well. Transfer to a serving dish.

Serve hot with Chapatti's or Rice.