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Red Lentil Dhal

A simple, warming Indian dhal that costs under 50p a portion and feeds four. Red lentils cook in 20 minutes and create a thick, creamy curry that needs nothing more than rice or bread on the side.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 250g red lentils
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 600ml water
  • salt and lemon juice
  • small bunch fresh coriander

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric and cumin. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the red lentils and water. Stir well and bring to the boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils have broken down into a thick, creamy mixture.
  5. Stir in the garam masala and season well with salt and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  6. Serve topped with fresh coriander, with rice or naan bread on the side.