Curried Red Lentil Dahl

Curried Red Lentil Dahl

Ready in 35 minutes

Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon  olive oil

2. 1 large  onion, diced

3. 1 teaspoon  garlic, minced

4. 1 large  bay leaf

5. 1 teaspoon  chili powder

6. 2 teaspoons  curry powder

7. 2 teaspoons  turmeric

8. 2 teaspoons  mustard seeds

9. 2 teaspoons  cumin seeds

10. 1 cup  split red lentils

11. 2 cups  water

12. 2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder

13. salt, to taste

14. 1 -2 tablespoon chopped coriander, leaf

Directions

• Heat the oil in a large pan.

• Cook onion and garlic, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and is turning clear.

• Add bay leaf and spices and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 to 2 minutes longer.

• Tip in the lentils and the stock (made with the water and the stock powder), bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pan with a lid whilst simmering, so that the liquid does not evaporate too quickly.

• Cook until the lentils are tender, about 25 - 30 minutes.

• Stir in the coriander and serve.

• Suggested accompaniments, steamed rice, naan bread, papadum.