Curried Lentils (Massor Dal)

3 Tab olive oil

1 1/2 cups diced onion

1 jalapeño,  diced

1 Tab minced garlic

1 tea salt

1/2 tea cumin seeds

1/2 tea mustard seeds

1 tea turmeric

1/2 tea Paprika

1/2 tea black pepper

2 tea minced ginger

1 cup red Lentils

3 cups water

15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes

Heat oil in large pan and sauté onions until soft; about 5 minutes. Add jalapeño, garlic and ginger and sauté an additional 2 minutes. Add salt, cumin and mustard seeds, turmeric and Paprika and cook about 30-45 seconds. Add Lentils, water and tomatoes. Simmer 30-40 minutes, or until Lentils are soft and water is absorbed.

Source: modified from the recipe at Bob's Red Mill