Red Lentil Dahl for my sister

This is a lovely Dahl recipe I got when on one of my dumb diets (giving that lot up) (all of them), it is very versatile and as a vegetarian dish it goes a long way.

SOUTH INDIAN RED LENTIL DAHL

ingredients

1 med onion chopped

2 garlic cloves crushed

2 tbsp ghee (found in supermarket, butter bi product, great for these recipes)

1 tbsp fresh grated ginger

1 tsp of ground cumin, coriander, turmeric and salt (all dried)

1 fresh chilli chopped fine

2 cups of vege stock (I use 1 tbsp dried stock and add 2 cups hot water to dissolve)

1 can coconut milk (approx 375 gram)

1 can crushed tomatoes (I use a couple of fresh tomatoes chopped up)

1 plus half cups dried red lentils well rinsed under cold water (they will all stick together)

1 to 2 cups diced fresh vegetables

1 cup loose pack fresh coriander (to serve)

fresh lemon or lime juice (to serve)

Cook onions in ghee until soft add ginger and garlic, cook 2 mins

add dried spices and chilli, stir well for 1 min (fragrance is released, smells delicious)

Stir in stock, tomatoes and coconut milk.

Add lentils, stir, cover pot and simmer 5 mins

Stir in veges and simmer until veges and lentils are soft (about 15 mins) I tend to overcook but still tastes good

check for flavour and add more salt if needed

Serve with fresh coriander and squeeze of lemon juice

If you have a Indian friend, they may advise you on how authentic this recipe is and how to improve on it.  I find the flavours mild and fresh which suits my palate.  

I divide it into 6 separate meals and freeze 5 for later use, just heating through to cook.  I like to add fresh chopped or sliced vegetables like cabbage, celery, capsicum etc

Enjoy and let me know what you think. Anyone else with a favourite Dahl recipe please share.

Slow down and smell the roses

Jacky xo