Dinner
Golden Turmeric Dhal
A silken red-lentil dhal tempered with cumin, curry leaves and ghee. Comfort, elevated and ready in under half an hour.
28
Minutes
4
Serves
390
kcal / serving
18g
Protein
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Ingredients
- 250 g red lentils
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Fresh curry leaves
- 2 tbsp ghee
- Fresh coriander
The method
- 1
Simmer the lentils
Rinse the lentils, then simmer with the turmeric in 750 ml of water for twenty minutes until completely soft.
- 2
Soften the base
Meanwhile, sweat the onion in half the ghee until golden, add the tomatoes and cook down to a jammy base. Stir into the lentils.
- 3
Temper the spices
In the last two minutes, heat the remaining ghee until shimmering. Add cumin seeds and curry leaves and let them crackle for twenty seconds.
- 4
Finish
Pour the sizzling tarka over the dhal, season with salt, and finish with coriander.
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