Lentil Dahl
Serves: 8 | Detox Recipe | Gluten Free | Vegetarian | Mains
INGREDIENTS
2 cups of red lentils
2 brown onions
4 cloves of garlic
4 tbsp ghee
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Spices
2 tbsp black mustard seeds
1 tbsp turmeric
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp smoked or sweet paprika
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp salt
METHOD
1. Soak lentils overnight in filtered water.
2. Drain lentils through a sieve.
3. Peel and dice onions finely.
4. Slice garlic finely.
5. Add ghee to a big pan (or coconut oil).
6. Add mustard seeds until they start to pop.
7. Add all the other spices and salt, cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
8. Add onion and garlic and cook until caramelised, stir regularly.
9. Add lentils and water to cover (about 5 cups).
10. Simmer on low for 1 hour, adding more water as needed.
Serve with yoghurt, coriander, brown rice and steamed bok choy.
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Health Benefits
Lentils have 8g of fibre and 9g of protein per 100g. They are an inexpensive source of protein, great for your body and for the planet!