Tomato And Mushroom Dhal
Looking for flavour without the added salt? Did you know mushrooms are low in sodium (salt) and a great way to pep up your food. Below are recipes from the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association.
30ml oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed 15ml fresh ginger, finely grated 15ml curry paste
400g portabellini mushrooms halved
1 x 410g tin chopped tomatoes 2 x 410g tins brown lentils, drained
45ml plain yoghurt or thick cream
30ml fresh coriander, chopped
Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion and garlic for 5-7 minutes.
Add the ginger, curry paste and mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and lentils and simmer for 5 minutes.
Top with yoghurt or cream and coriander. Serve with rice or naan bread, raita and/or toasted coconut.
Serves 4-6.