Fragrant red lentil dal

Name: Fragrant red lentil dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: Serves 4–6
Ingredients: 40 g (1½ oz) ghee; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 500 ml (17 fl oz/2 cups) good-quality vegetable stock; 305 g (10¾ oz/1½ cups) red lentils or 325 g (11½ oz/1½ cups) brown lentils; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons coriander (cilantro) leaves, chopped, plus extra to garnish; ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom; warm naan, to serve; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 long green chilli, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 brown onion, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tomatoes, finely chopped

Preparation info

Serves
4–6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
4 hr 30

Appears in

Slow Cooker Vegetarian

By Katy Holder

Published 2018

About

Fried garam masala, mustard seeds and cumin seeds give This dal a flavour boost just before serving. If preferred, serve them separately at the table for those who like more intense flavours.

Ingredients

305 g (10¾ oz/1½ cups) red lentils or 325

Main course
Side dish
Spicy
Vegetarian

Method

Rinse and drain the lentils. Place in the slow cooker with the tomato, garlic, ginger, chilli, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon and cardamom. Pour in the stock and 500 ml (17 fl oz/