Dals Recipes - Lentil, Garlic and Onions Recipe

Ingredients

• 350g/12 oz/2 cups red lentils, soaked in water for 20 minutes

• 1l/4 1/4 cups water

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp ground turmeric

• salt

• 45ml/3 tbsp oil

• 15ml/1 tbsp black mustard seeds

• 10ml/2 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp chili powder

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Method:

1. Boil the lentils in the water with the turmeric and salt for about 20 minutes until tender. Heat the oil and fry the mustard and cumin seeds until the seeds start crackling.

2. Add the onion and garlic and fry until browned. Add the chili powder and stir for 30 seconds. Pour over the lentils, stir well, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot with plain rice papadums and spicy pork.