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Curried red lentil dhal

Serve this low-cost, tasty, curried red lentil dhal recipe as a vegetarian main meal or side dish. It's super easy to make and on the table in 20 minutes. It's also high in iron and fibre, making it a healthy dinner the whole family will love. Plus, it has an easy gluten-free option.

  • Time to make: 30 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.1
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
    • 1 large onion, diced
    • 1 clove garlic, chopped
    • 1 large bay leaf
    • 1 teaspoon minced red chilli, fresh or bottled
    • 2 teaspoons curry powder
    • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
    • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
    • 2 teaspoons mustard
    • 1 cup dried red lentils
    • 2 cups water
    • 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (optional)
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion has softened and is turning clear. Add bay leaf, chilli, spices and mustard. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 more minutes.

    2 Tip in lentils and water. Bring mixture to the boil then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook lentils for about 20-25 minutes until tender.

    3 Stir in coriander (if using) and serve accompanied with your choice of steamed rice, naan bread, pita bread or poppadums and a simple salad.

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free curry powder.

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