الدال

In a pot over low heat, add some oil and finely chopped white onion, then sauté until softened.

Add minced garlic and grated ginger, then stir well until fragrant.

Add turmeric, paprika, curry powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of chili flakes, then mix everything together.

Add tomato paste and grated tomato, then stir until combined.

Add the red lentils to the pot and stir with the rest of the ingredients.

Add the stock, salt, a pinch of black pepper and coconut milk

Cover the pot with foil and let the mixture boil over medium heat until the lentils are cooked.

To prepare the basmati rice: Put the rice in a saucepan with hot water, Laura leaf, cloves, and a pinch of black pepper

Bring to a boil, then cover and let it cook on low heat until fully cooked.

Once the lentils are ready, add a little black pepper and mix well.

Transfer the lentils to a serving dish, top with a tablespoon of sour cream, fresh cilantro leaves, and a pinch of black pepper.

Serve with basmati rice.