Red Lentil Dal

Ingredients

For 4 portions

• 🫘 250g red lentils (dry)
• 🥤 900ml tap water
• 🧅 1 medium onions
• 🧄 3 cloves garlic
• 🪴 2 centimeters ginger
• 🍅 2 medium tomato
• 🏺 2 Tbsp mustard seed oil
• 🪴 1 Tsp turmeric
• 🌿 1 Tsp cumin seeds
• 🧂 1 Tsp salt
• 🌿 1 Tbsp fresh coriander

Method

1. Rinse the red lentils thoroughly. Place them in a pot with the water and turmeric. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until soft and creamy. Skim off any foam.
2. Meanwhile, heat the mustard oil in a small pan. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
3. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until golden (about 8 minutes).
4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft.
6. Pour the tempering into the cooked lentils. Add salt and simmer together for 2–3 minutes.
7. Finish with chopped fresh coriander and serve.