Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 teaspoons ginger thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 red chili pepper long, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups dried lentils rinsed
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • lime wedges
  • roti
  • 2 tomatoes sliced
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced into rings
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Method

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Saute onion, garlic and ginger for 6-8 mins, until golden and tender. Add spices and chili pepper; cook for 1 min, until fragrant.
  • Stir in stock and lentils. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 35-40 mins, until lentils soften. Season. Stir in cilantro.
  • For the salad, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Serve dahl with salad, roti, and lime wedges, if desired.