Dahl - Video recipe

Fiona Staunton • May 13, 2019

Learn how to make this tasty and nutritious meal

Makes 6-8 portions

Ingredients:

500 g red lentils

2 red onions, chopped

3 cloves garlic, crushed

5cm piece ginger, grated

2 tins tomatoes

2 tsp salt

2 tsp ground cumin

pinch cayenne pepper

1tsp ground turmeric

3 tsp medium curry powder

1 tp freshly ground pepper

2 tbsp Bragg liquid aminos/tamari

1.5 l water


Directions:

  1. Firstly soak the lentils.
  2. Sauté the onions, garlic and ginger in 4 tbsp water in a large pan on a high heat for 5 mins.Stir regularly, add more water if needed.
  3. When onions are soft add in the tomatoes and spices, cover and cook for 5 mins over a gently heat.
  4. Rinse and drain the lentils, add to the pan with 1.5 litres of water, stir, cover.
  5. Simmer on a gentle heat for 25 mins, stirring occasionally as they can easily stick to the base.
  6. Serve with live yoghurt or vegan alternative .


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