Tomato and
lentil dahl
Simple and nutritious, great for mid-week dinners, or to feed a crowd for relaxed entertaining
Inroduction
About this Recipe
By: Amanda
Always a crowd pleaser, this freezes well and is easy to prepare ahead and reheat. Serve with brown rice and freshly steamed broccoli and cauliflower for a potent combination of ingredients that will keep your liver happy!
Servings:
4
Ingredients
Step by Step Instructions
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2 tablespoons coconut oil
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2 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground or crushed
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2 teaspoons mustard seeds, ground or crushed
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1 onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves of garlic, crushed
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2 cm fresh ginger, peeled & finely chopped
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1 carrot, grated
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
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2 teaspoons ground turmeric
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon chilli powder, to taste
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400 millilitres water
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400 millilitres coconut milk
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230 grams red lentils, rinsed & drained
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350 grams tomatoes, cut into small pieces (or use a 400g can)
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Juice of 2 limes
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3 sprigs of fresh coriander, leaves only
Step 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan, over a medium heat. Add the ground or crushed cumin seeds and mustard seeds and cook for 1 minute, before adding the onion, garlic, ginger and grated carrot. Sauté gently for 3 minutes, stirring regularly.
Step 2
Add the garam masala, turmeric and chilli powder and sauté for another 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the water, coconut milk, red lentils and tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes over a medium to low heat.
Step 4
Add the lime juice and fresh coriander, before cooking for a final 3 minutes. Serve hot.
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