Split Lentil Dahl with Ginger and Coriander Recipe
Indian Recipes

Ingredients:

1 cup/7 oz/200 g
1/2 tsp/2.5 g
1 tbsp/15 ml
1/2 in/1 cm piece
1 tsp/5 g
1 tsp/5 g

4 tbsp/60 g


1/2 tsp/2.5 g

dried split red lentils
turmeric
vegetable oil
fresh root ginger, finely chopped
cumin seeds
ground coriander
salt & black pepper
chopped fresh coriander & extra leaves to garnish

paprika to garnish

Method:

1. Rinse the lentils and drain well, then place in a large saucepan with 33/4 cups/11/2 pints pints/850 ml of water. Bring to boil, skimming off any scum, then stir in the turmeric. Reduce the heat and partly cover the pan. Simmer for 30-35 minutes, until thickened, stirring occasionally.

2. Heat the oil in a small frying pan, then add the ginger and cumin seeds, and fry for 30 seconds or until the cumin seeds start to pop. Stir in the ground coriander and fry for 1 minute.

3. Season the lentils with plenty of salt and pepper, then add the toasted spices. Stir in the chopped coriander, mixing well. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with paprika and coriander leaves.

SERVES 4