MASOOR DHAL (RED LENTIL DHAL)

Serves6

IngredIents

225g masoor dhal (red lentils)

250 ml water

1 medium red onion — finely chopped

2 cloves garlic — crushed

2 bay leaves ½ tsp turmeric powder ¼ to ½ teaspoon chilli powder or 2 to 3 fresh green chillies (adjust the level of spiciness to your liking)

1 small handful coriander leaves — roughly chopped

Salt to taste

Method

1. Rinse the red lentils and remove any stones.

2. Put all the ingredients EXCEPT the coriander leaves and salt into a pot.

3. Bring to boil. Once boiling, lower heat and allow it to gently simmer for about 10 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

4. Lastly, just before turning off the fire, season with salt to taste and stir in the chopped coriander leaves. 5. Serve hot with “roti”, rice and vegetables.

tIp: This recipe is suitable for any other type of lentil if you don’t have red lentils.