Green Lentil Dal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

1 Onion, chopped

500 grams Continental masoor, (green lentils) (1lb)

450 ml Vegetable stock, ( 3/4pint)

900 ml Water, (1 1/2pints)

1 1/2 teaspoons Salt

Grated zest and juice of 1 1/2 lemons

Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium-low heat and fry the onion for 5-10 minutes, until it begins to brown, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the cloves and cinnamon and cook for 1 minute.

Add the lentils and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stock, water, salt, stir well, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add the lemon juice, then toss in the zest and chilli powder.

Re-cover and cook for another 50 minutes, until the lentils are tender.

6.0 servings

Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am