Black Dal
In this recipe, warm and comforting flavors come together in a delightful dish of mashed lentils cooked with aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs. The hearty lentils are simmered to perfection, creating a satisfying meal that is filled with layers of deliciousness. Enjoy this dish as an appetizing and nutritious addition to your dining table.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 150g/5oz black lentils
- 50g/2oz green lentils
- 480ml/17fl oz water
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 green chillies
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ cinnamon
- 4 cloves
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large tomato
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- squeeze lemon juice
- small handful fresh chopped coriander
Instructions
- Place the black and green lentils into a medium saucepan, add the water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain, then mash the lentils and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the onion and fry until it starts to colour. Add the garlic and fry for a few seconds.
- Stir in the finely chopped chillies, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the chopped tomato, the sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the mashed lentils and bring to the boil.
- Stir in a large handful of chopped coriander and serve.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 2-3
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