Vegan South Indian Lentils with Curry Leaves from "The Indian Slow Cooker"

Masoor Dal (Red Lentils)

South Indian Lentils with Curry Leaves from Anupy Singla's  "The Indian Slow Cooker"  book

Another AMAZING Vegan Slow Cooker dish from Anupy Singla's "The Indian Slow Cooker".  Red Lentils (also called Masoor Dal) are a cinch to find organic at your co-op or Whole Foods.  Of course you can buy them at the Indian/International stores also.  They are marked "Masoor Dal" there.  Bulk, Organic ones at Whole Foods will usually run around 2.00-2.50 a pound.

You can buy large bags at the Indian store for much less.

Tomatoes, Onions, Spices, and your choice of Peppers.
Of course I used Thai as apparently I have some issue with flaunting my "bravado".
SO EASY!  Just cut some tomatoes and grab your masala dabba.

Masoor Dal with tomatoes, onions, and spices in the slow cooker.

I halve the salt for all of the recipes.

Once again you put your Red Lentils (Masoor Dal) in your slow cooker (crock-pot) with the rest of the "Indian Staples" with the water.  Press a button.  Really, easier than trying not to melt the BPA plastics in your microwave from a TV dinner.  Have this style of food be your NEW TV dinner!  The Daily Show & Colbert pair well with this selection.

Black Mustard Seeds patiently waiting to be "popped".

Cumin Seeds.

Stirring the Cumin and Black Mustard Seeds.

I like using a cast iron pot for popping the seeds and toasting the spices.

The thick bottom helps prevent the spices from burning.

Curry Leaves with Onion.

Try any Indian Grocery for these.

The Curry leaves take the stage.

Sugar Free Coconut Milk to add in near end.

Parippu Curry.  The finished product which after one mouthful my husband told me

I could make that dish every single day.  Of course he has said that about several of the dishes so far!

Beautiful South Indian Lentils with Curry Leaves.

This is actually the dish my dad made!  It is the same recipe.

He is AWESOME in the kitchen.  Every man looks better in an apron.