Red Lentil Dhal

Recipe by: Emma Maher | Photo by: Allrecipes Photos

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Prep 10 mins Cook 30 mins
Serves: 6

This is a rich and nutritious vegetarian lentil curry with tomatoes. It's a perfect meal with some rice, raita and pickles or as a part of an Indian feast. You choose!

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Ingredients

200g (2 cups) red lentils

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 large onion, diced

2 tablespoons Indian curry paste

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chilli powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon grated ginger

2, 400g cans crushed tomatoes

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Preparation method

Wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear and drain. Put the lentils in a saucepan with water to cover; simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan; fry the onion until golden. Combine the curry paste, curry powder, spices, salt, sugar, garlic and ginger together in a mixing bowl. Mix well and add to the onions then cook over a high heat stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.

Stir in the tomatoes, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the drained lentils. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until the dhal thickens. Serve immediately.