Ingredients
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1 tablespoon oil (original calls for ghee)
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1 onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/4 teaspoon ginger powder (or use 1/2 tbs grated fresh ginger)
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2 tablespoons mint or 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped
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2 cups water (500ml)
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1 1/4 cups red lentils (310 g)
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils well under cold water. Drain in a colander.
- Heat oil or ghee in a large pan. Add onion and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until lightly coloured and soft.
- Add garlic, ginger and spices and sautee until fragrant.
- Now add the lentils and the water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes or until nealy all the liquid has been absorbed and the lentils are soft.The dhal should be thick.
- Sitr in the chopped herb of your choice.
- Serve warm with naan bread.