Tasty Dhal Recipe

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Serves 2-3

200g skinned and split yellow (or orange) lentils

900ml water

1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips

2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut into five large pieces

3 green chillies, left whole (optional)

¾ tsp haldi (turmeric) powder

½ can tinned tomatoes

salt, to taste

1½ tbsp butter or vegetable oil

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp dhaniya (coriander) powder

½ tsp garam masala

How to make Tasty Dhal

Dhal is the staple dish of India and simply delicious.

1 Place the lentils, water, ginger, garlic, tumeric and chillies in a pan, bring to a boil, then simmer over a moderate heat for 10 minutes.

2 Stir in the tomatoes and cook for a further 20 minutes.

3 Add salt and cook for another 10 minutes or so, until the lentils have started to break down and the curry comes together.

4 Meanwhile, heat the butter or oil in a small pan. Add the cumin, coriander and garam masala and fry for 2 mins, stirring frequently.

5 Pour the mixture into the pan of lentils. Throw in some fresh coriander.

6 Cook for another minute and serve on a bed of Basmati rice with plain yoghurt and an ice cold beer!