Name: Pink Lentils with Roasted Mushrooms: Countdown to Valentine's Day
Ingredients: 1 cup pink lentils ((masoor dal)); 1 pound crimini mushrooms (, quartered and then cut lengthwise once more so you have longish slivers); 1 large onion (, thinly sliced (optional. If you'd rather not eat onions on the big day, no worries. This dish is still delicious without them. Just skip the step that involves caramelizing the onions)); 1 tsp sugar; 1 + 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 + 2 garlic cloves (, finely minced); 1 tbsp garam masala powder; Salt and black pepper to taste; 3 tsp canola or other vegetable oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup minced coriander leaves