This healthy, Indian inspired dahl is the ideal simple winter dish.
Serves 4
4 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 400g red split lentils
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 brown onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 4 tsp vegetable stock powder
- 2 potatoes, chopped
- Fresh green chilli, sliced, to serve (optional)
- Fresh coriander, to serve
- 1 cup basmati rice, steamed, to serve
Method
1
In a small frypan, add garam masala, cumin and turmeric. Toast over low heat for 3–4 mins, until fragrant. Set aside.
2
Add lentils, garlic, onion, tomatoes, grated ginger, stock powder, toasted spices, potatoes and 4 cups water to the bowl of a 5.7L slow cooker. Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low, until lentils and potatoes are tender and tomatoes have broken down. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
3
Serve on steamed basmati rice with fresh green chilli and coriander to garnish.
