Coconut Dal

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the onion, garlic and ginger and fry on a low light for 5 minutes
  2. 2Separately fry your seeds for 2 minutes
  3. 3Mix together with your dry spices
  4. 4Wash and add your lentils
  5. 5Mix together and infuse on a medium heat for 3 minutes
  6. 6Chop and add your fresh tomatoes and add enough boiling water to cover it
  7. 7Add 1 tin of coconut milk
  8. 8Leave to simmer for about 25 minutes adding a little more water if it starts to dry out
  9. 9Top with fresh coriander

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion
  • 2 garlic gloves
  • 1 thumb ginger
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp corriander seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 pinch chilli powder
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 handful cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tin coconut milk
  • 1 Fresh Coriander

Equipment

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