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This simple but delicious dahl is nourishing, cheap to make and comforting. Home cooking at its best!
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INGREDIENTS
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INSTRUCTIONS
- Rinse the lentils in a sieve under running water. Put them in a pan and cover with 1 litre of water. Bring to the boil, skim off any white foam and add the turmeric and a pinch of salt. Lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils have broken down to the consistency of a puree.
- Meanwhile, wash the chilli and cut into rounds. Wash and chop the coriander, if using. Peel the shallots and finely slice. Peel and crush the garlic cloves.
- When the lentils are almost done, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the cumin seeds and shallots. Cook for around 5 minutes, then add the chilli and garlic. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the shallots are golden brown and crisp, then add the garam masala. Stir for a minute.
- Tip the hot onion mixture into the lentils and stir to combine. If using, scatter with fresh coriander and extra chilli slices. Serve with plain basmati rice or naan bread.
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