Lentil Dahl

Super yummy and flavorsome Lentil Dahl. We have this at least once a week in my house, it is so good, such a warming and comforting dish. Great if you are on a budget.

Ingredients:

Red Lentils (rinsed)

250g

Olive Oil

1 tbsp

Red Onion

2 Medium

Garlic

4 Cloves

Ginger (fresh)

1 tbsp

Red Chilli

1

Cumin Seeds

1 tbsp

Coriander seeds

1 tbsp

Mustard seeds

1 tbsp

Turmeric

1 tbsp

Garam Masala

1 tbsp

Smoked Paprika

1 tbsp

Chopped Tomatoes

1 400ml Can

Coconut milk

1 400ml Can

Chickpeas

1 400ml Can

Vegetable Stock

500ml

Salt & Pepper

To taste

Lemon

The juice of 1

Spinach

2 handfuls

Fresh Coriander

30g

Method:

1. In a large pan heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the Onion and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the Garlic, Red Chilli and Ginger and cook for another 2 minutes.
2. Meanwhile grind the Cumin, Coriander and Mustard seeds in a pestle and mortar then add to the pan along with the Turmeric, Garam Masala and Paprika cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Then add the Rinsed Red lentils, Chopped tomatoes, Coconut Milk, Stock and Chickpeas Simmer for 20 minutes on a low heat.
4. Add Lemon juice, Fresh Coriander (Reserving some for garnish) and Spinach Cook for another 3 minutes.
5. Serve with rice and/or Naan bread.