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Alas, you may now rest, as you've discovered the best recipe for a lentil dhal that you'll ever find. Conjured up from the brilliant mind of Sir Prof. Daisy Stephens CFA MBA PhD MSc BSc. Such a simple recipe which is stellar tasty and healthy.
At A Glance
| Quick | Look |
|---|---|
| Serves | 6 |
| Time | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Calories | 320 kcal/serving |
What You'll Need
Spice Mix
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mustard Seeds | 1 tablespoon |
| Ground Cumin | 1 tablespoon |
| Ground Coriander | 1 tablespoon |
| Garam Masala | 2 tablespoons |
| Ground Turmeric | 2 tablespoons |
Main
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Coconut Oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Olive Oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Brown Onion (diced) | 3x |
| Garlic Cloves (minced) | 2 tablespoons |
| Ginger (minced) | 2 tablespoons |
| Red Chilli (diced, deseeded) | 2x |
| Red Lentils (washed, drained) | 300g |
| Tin Chopped Tomatoes | 2x 400g |
| Good Quality Coconut Milk | 1x 400g |
| Vegetable Stock | 500ml |
| Lemon | 0.5x |
| Fresh Coriander | - |
Method
Preparation
- Grind up the mustard seeds in a pestle and mortar.
Cooking
- Heat both oils and onions in a pot over medium heat until soft.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and chilli. Sweat for a few more minutes.
- Add all spices with a splash of water, maintaining medium heat. Cook for a few extra minutes until fragrant.
- Add the lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk (see notes), and vegetable stock to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for minimum 20 minutes, seasoning along the way; if the pot is still watery, add some plain flour to thicken the sauce.
Service
- Once the consistency is correct, squeeze in fresh lemon juice and stir. Serve with rice, salsa, and a coriander garnish.
Notes
We cannot stress how much the coconut milk affects the dish. When we say good quality, we don't mean expensive red-dragon. We mean a good imported brand such as Pride FULL FAT coconut milk.
Be generous with the spice portions.