Dal (Red Lentil Curry)

INGREDIENTS
2 cups red lentils
Water to cover lentils (about 1/2 inch above)
1 t ground Cumin
1t ground Turmeric
2 cloves garlic chopped or 1t garlic powder
1 medium red onion chopped fine
1T coconut oil
10 curry leaves
1t black mustard seed (optional)
2T Coconut milk
Salt to taste
2c chopped spinach (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• Place lentils, water, cumin, turmeric and garlic in pan, and bring to boil over gentle heat. (Turn heat down and watch closely so it doesn't boil over.)
• When lentils are cooked to a soft consistency, remove into another bowl and save for later.
• Stir fry onions, curry leaves and mustard seed in coconut oil in pan until onions are caramelized. 
• Add the lentils back into the pan, and stir onto the onion mixture.
• Add the coconut milk and stir.
• Right before serving, add the spinach if using. 
• Enjoy with rice, roti with other curries and sambols.