Daal

Ingredients

oil/butter/marge/ghee
ginger
garlic
green chillies
onions
tomatoes (tinned, chopped) (optional)
salt
garam masala
turmeric
paprika
cumin
chilli powder
red split lentils

Instructions

  1. Fry the onion until nicely soft and golden.
  2. Add the finely chopped ginger, garlic and chillies.  Sauté for another few minutes.
  3. Add the spices and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile... wash the lentils thoroughly until the water runs clear.
  5. Boil the lentils up in a separate pan with more turmeric and salt.
  6. When it is nicely boiling add it to the frying pan with the onions and spices.
  7. Add the tin of chopped tinned tomatoes and simmer until ready.

Serve with rice and yoghurt.

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