Dahl

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces lentils (soaked as per packet instructions)
• 600 ml vegetable stock
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 ounce margarine
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 yellow pepper (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (whole but peeled)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe

• 1 put the lentils, turmeric and stock in a saucepan and bring it to the boil. then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. most of the liquid should be absorbed.
• 2 in the meantime, melt the margarine in a saucepan and add the onion, yellow pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper to taste. fry until the onion is soft and starting to brown.
• 3 take out the garlic and add the cooked lentils. reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 5 minutes or so.