Lentil Dahl with Wholemeal Chapattis

Name: Lentil Dahl with Wholemeal Chapattis
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 350 g red lentils; 2 tsps turmeric; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tsps cumin seeds; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced; 1 large fresh green chilli, finely sliced; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground coriander; thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, finely grated; 2 tomatoes, finely diced; 1/2 tsp salt; 8 wholemeal chapattis

Sonia @sonia

Bristol, UK

Lentils are a healthy and cheap source of protein. This fragrant lentil recipe is easy to make, mildly spiced and deliciously warming. You could serve with wholemeal chapattis as a filling lunch, or as a side dish alongside a curry in the evening. #WorldPulseDay

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Ingredients

4 servings

350 gred lentils
2tsps turmeric
2 tbspbutter
2tsps cumin seeds
1small onion, finely chopped
3 clovesgarlic, finely sliced
1large fresh green chilli, finely sliced
1 tspgaram masala
1 tspground coriander
thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, finely grated
2tomatoes, finely diced
1/2 tspsalt
8wholemeal chapattis

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Steps

1

Place the lentils in a large saucepan. Cover with 1.2L of cold water.
2

Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer. Use a ladle to skim of the foamy scum on the surface of the water. Once you’ve done this, add the turmeric and 1 tbsp of butter to the lentils, stir then continue to simmer.
3

While the lentils are simmering, take a small frying pan and toast the cumin seeds (no oil needed) gently for a few minutes. Tip the seeds into a small bowl and leave to one side.
4

Using the same small frying pan, fry the garlic, onion, ginger, chilli and tomatoes in the remaining butter until the mixture starts to dry out.
5

Once the mix is reasonably dry, add the garam masala, salt and ground coriander. Keep cooking over a medium heat until the onions and garlic start to brown. Remove from heat.
6

When the lentils are soft, stir them well. The consistency should be porridge like, so add more water if you need to. Then stir in the garam masala spice mix.
7

Serve with wholemeal chappatis or brown basmati rice.

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Sonia @sonia

on February 06, 2019 08:34

Bristol, UK

I'm a busy, working mum of two young children and I love to cook! I particularly love cooking with fresh, natural produce. My recipes are usually simple and healthy; using minimal ingredients and minimal time!You can also follow me on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/sonianicholas_cookpaduk/