Masala Dal Garlic Spiced Lentils Traditional recipe from Indian

SERVES 4 ♦ PREPARATION TIME:20 MINUTES ♦ COOKING TIME:2 HOURS

Ingredients 

1 tbsp Vegetable oil

200g Dried red or yellow lentils

150g Onion, chopped

100g Canned chopped tomatoes

2 tbsp Patak’s Madras Curry Paste

1 tbsp Patak’s Tikka Masala Curry Paste

1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

1/2 tsp Fresh ginger, chopped

1 tsp Fresh garlic, chopped

300ml Water

1 tsp Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Method 

1 Heat the oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and fry until they start to crackle.

2 Add the chopped ginger and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the onion and sauté for a further 3 - 4 minutes until light golden brown.

3 Add the remaining ingredients, mix well and transfer to your Kenwood Curry Cooker. Cook on High for 11/2 - 2 hours.

4 Garnish with fresh, chopped coriander leaves.