Black dal (Veg)
Ingredients
150g/5oz black lentils (urad dal)
50g/2oz green lentils (moong dal)
480ml/17fl oz water
3 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped
¼ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cumin
½ cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
4 cloves
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large tomato, chopped
1 tsp caster sugar
squeeze lemon juice
small handful fresh chopped coriander
Preparation method
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Place the black and green lentils into a medium saucepan, add the water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain, then mash the lentils and set aside.
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Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the onion and fry until it starts to colour. Add the garlic and fry for a few seconds.
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Stir in the finely chopped chillies, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
Technique: Learning to chop: finely chopping celery -
Stir in the chopped tomato, the sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the mashed lentils and bring to the boil.
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Stir in a large handful of chopped coriander and serve.
