Black Dal Cuisine: Indian Author: Bhavani Jaroff, iEat Green Ingredients 2 cups Black split lentils, rinsed 8 cups water 2 Bay leaves 1 large onion chopped 1/4 Cup olive or coconut oil 4 cups chopped tomatoes 1/2 t. Red chili peppers, more to taste 1 t. Salt, more to taste 4 tbs tomato paste 2