Dahl

A traditional Indian staple

Serves	6
Prep time	20 minutes
Cook time	45 minutes

Dahl is one of the worlds favourite dishes both healthy and tasty it is easy to make.

Ingredients

450g	red lentils, washed and drained
1	thumb sized piece ginger, peeled and grated
3	garlic cloves, crushed
3	green chillies, whole with end split
1.5l	vegetable stock
1.5	brown onions, diced
200g	coconut milk
2 tsps	turmeric
2 tsps	garam masala
2 tsps	curry powder
1 handful	fresh coriander, finely chopped
175g	tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 tbsps	vegetable oil
	salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Take a large pan and place over a medium heat and add the vegetable oil, once hot add the onions and cook until soft.

2. Next add the garlic, ginger and chilli and cook for two minutes.

3. Now add the spices, stir in and cook for 5 minutes, mixing constantly to prevent the spices sticking.

4. Add the tomatoes, and cook for 10 minutes breaking them up as they cook.

5. Now add the lentils, coconut milk and the stock, bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes or until the lentils are soft, skim off any residue that rises to the top.

6. Once the lentils are soft, blend until half the lentils are liquified.

7. Serve with the finely chopped coriander.