Dals Recipes - Simple Sprouted Lentils Recipe

Ingredients

• 100g/4 oz/2/3 cup whole green lentils

• 30ml/2 tbsp oil

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp cumin seeds

• 2 onions, chopped

• 2 green chilies, chopped

• Pinch of ground turmeric

• 120ml/4 fl oz/1/2 cup water

• salt and pepper

• juice of 1 lime

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp sugar

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Method:

1. Soak the lentils in water overnight then drain and cover with a damp cloth. Leave in a warm place for 8-10 hours until sprouted.

2. Heat the oil and fry the cumin seeds for 1 minutes. Add the onions and chilies and fry until soft but not browned. Add the turmeric, sprouts, water, salt and pepper, stir well, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sprouts have softened. Stir in the lime juice and sugar before serving.