Two-Lentil Dal

Aromatic spices turn everyday beans and lentils into an exotic dish with the flavors of India. If a smoother texture is desired, use an immersion blender to puree a portion of the dal right in the slow cooker, or transfer about 2 cups of the cooked dal to a blender or food processor and puree it, then stir the puree back into the pot. Serve over freshly cooked basmati rice.