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Dhal Recipe

A classic Indian dish which is always popular.

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Dhal Recipe
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Ingredients

For the recipe:
  • 375mlorganic red lentils, soaked in water overnight
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 2 sticks organic cinnamon
  • 2 organic cardamom pods
  • 60ml vegetable oil
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 green chilli, chopped (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped and crushed
  • 1 teaspoon organic Madras curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon organic cumin
  • 1 teaspoon organic ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon organic turmeric
  • 500ml water
  • Steenbergs Organic natural sea salt
  • A handful fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped

A classic Indian dish which is always popular. There are as many recipes for daal, dhal or dal as you like. This is a reasonably simple all purpose one.

Method

01
Drain lentils. 
02
Place onions, cinnamon, cardamom and oil in saucepan and fry until onions are soft. 
03
Add tomatoes, chilli and rest of spices and simmer for 10 minutes.
04
Add drained lentils with water and some salt, to taste and simmer under low heat until soft and mushy - about 30 - 40 minutes. Add more water if needed. 
05
Before serving add the chopped coriander leaves.