Red Lentil Dhal

Ingredients

1 Tbsp oil

1 Tbsp water

½ onion, chopped

1 clove garlic

1 Tbsp cumin seeds, bruised

1 tsp curry powder

1 tsp turmeric

1 lb red lentils, washed well and drained

Water

Handful fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Fry ½ onion in 2 T oil + 2T water

When clear, add 1 clove garlic chopped

Fry further 1 min

Add 1 T bruised cumin seeds

Fry further 2 mins or so.

Add 1 lb washed and drained red lentils

Fry on high

Add 1 tsp curry powder + 1 tsp turmeric

Continue to stir dry for 2-3 mins

Then pour in hot water to cover lentils by 1 inch.

Put lid on, bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer until lentils soften and can easily be squashed - about 20 minutes.

Sprinkle fresh chopped coriander on top of the dish when serving and serve with rice or flatbread and a salad.