Spicy Dhal

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Nice as part of a curry meal or could be served as a dip with crisp veggies.

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Steps

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Bring 3 cups water to the boil in a covered pan over high heat.

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Add the lentils.

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Stir well.

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Reduce the heat to medium and boil lentils with the lid half on , for 10 minutes or until tender.

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Heat the oil in a heavy based pan over medium heat for 1 minute.

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Add the mustard seeds and cook just until they start to pop.

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Add the cumin , coriander , cardamom and turmeric.

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Stir over the heat for 1 minute.

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Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes , or until soft , stirring occasionally.

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Add the stock , lemon juice , mint salt and cooked lentils.

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Bring to the boil , stirring continuously.

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Serve at once.

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Ingredients

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red lentil, oil, mustard seeds, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cardamom, turmeric, onion, garlic clove, vegetable stock, lemon, juice of, of fresh mint, salt