Golden Oyster Mushroom Curry with Daal

Instructions

1. In a pot, combine soaked red lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft.
2. In a separate sauté pan, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Add onions and sauté until golden brown. Add garlic, ginger, dry spices and sauté briefly.
3. Strain lentils and place back in their pot.
4. Add chopped tomatoes to sauté pan and cook until the they break down and the mixture forms a thick paste.
5. Place contents of sauté pan into pot of lentils. Wash sauté pan and bring back to stovetop.
6. Heat sauté pan over medium heat, add remaining oil and sear mushrooms, tossing frequently until golden brown. Season with salt.
7. Serve items over a bed of rice, garnish with fresh cilantro (if desired) and enjoy.

Golden Oyster Mushroom Curry With Daal by north spore.com

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils, washed and soaked 30 minutes
4 cups water
1 cooking onion, small dice
2 plum tomatoes, medium dice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
Salt to taste
4 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
1lb Golden Oyster Mushrooms, sliced
2 cups cooked rice
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)