Easy Vegan Red Lentil Dhal

An Easy and Vegan delicious Dhal recipe!

Talida, a Newcastle-based food blogger, shares her spin on a classic Indian dish.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c. dry red lentils
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 2 c. water
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• 1 tbs. sunflower oil
• 1 heaped tbs. tomato paste
• 1 tomato diced
• 1/4 c. canned peas
• 2 tsp. dried vegetable stock
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• Fresh parsley or coriander
• Brown rice to serve

1. Soak the lentils for at least 30 min.
2. In a saucepan, add oil and fry diced onion until translucent.
3. Add curry powder and all spices and fry for 1-2 minutes until they become fragrant.
4. Add soaked lentils, 2 cups water, and dry vegetable stock.
5. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the lentils are cooked and thick and most of the eater has evaporated.
6. Add diced tomato, cook for a few more minutes, and add tomato paste and peas.
7. Mix in tomato paste.
8. Serve with brown rice (naan bread) and garnish with fresh parsley or coriander.