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Red Lentil Dahl
Serves 4-6

Dahl – a spicy lentil sauce used all over the Indian subcontinent – is a fantastic accompaniment to curries, as well as being a great source of protein. This is the quickest and tastiest dahl recipe I know of!

• 1 cup red lentils
• 3 cups water (add more during cooking time if you prefer more runny dahl)
• 1cm/½ inch cube fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• Juice ½ lemon
• Salt to taste

1. Wash lentils well in a sieve
2. Put in a pan with water.
3. Bring to boil then add ginger.
4. In the meantime, dry roast cumin seeds in non-stick frying pan.
5. Add garlic to cumin seeds and allow to brown, stirring to make sure neither burns.
6. Add to dahl.
7. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until lentils soft.
8. Add lemon juice and salt to taste.