Red Lentil Daal

Description §

This delicious and hearty Indian dish is perfect for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. It’s packed with flavor and protein from the lentils, and can be served with rice for a complete meal.

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Ingredients §

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 onions, finely sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, finely sliced
• 1 inch ginger, finely sliced
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 200g red lentils
• 1 x400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 x 400g tin coconut milk
• The juice of a lime
• A small handful of finely chopped coriander leaves
• Rice to serve
• Sea salt

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Method §

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and crackle for a few seconds before adding the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until golden.
2. Chuck the garlic and ginger into the pan and mix well. Cook, stirring continuously, for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Put the turmeric, chilli powder, lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk and a good pinch of salt into the pan. Pour in 150ml of just boiled water and mix well. Bring to the boil, cover, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. If it looks a little dry, add another 50-100ml of water and mix well.
4. To finish, add the lime juice and coriander to the daal.