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

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

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/

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