Lentil Dahl

Ingredients

• 200g puy lentils, pre-soaked in cold water
• 100g butter
• 1 onion, peeled and finely diced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 6 cardamon pods crushed
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
• 2cm piece of ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 1x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
• 400ml water
• 2 red chillies, halved lengthways
• Salt and black pepper
• A pinch of sugar
• Yoghurt

Method

1. Melt the butter and add all the spices followed by the garlic and ginger.

2. Cook over a low to medium heat for ten minutes then add the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes then add the water.

3. Add the drained lentils and the chillies, then simmer for about 20 minutes until the lentils are tender.

4. Season, add the sugar and its ready.

5. Serve with a dollop of natural yoghurt on top.