Dal Bhat

Lentils

• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 5cm piece of ginger, grated
• 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
• 1 green chilli (optional)
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 200g red lentils, washed
• 700ml water
• 1 tsp salt

Garnish

• Handful of coriander, chopped

Method

1. Heat the ghee or oil in a large frying pan and cook the onions until translucent but not brown.
2. Turn the heat to low and add in the garlic, ginger, chopped chilli (if using) crushed coriander seeds, red chilli powder and turmeric. Stir to combine for about 3 minutes or so.
3. Add the red lentils and mix with the onion mixture.
4. Pour thd water in and bring it to a boil, add the salt and reduce heat to a simmer for about 15 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
5. Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh coriander.

Served with

This dal is served with plain steamed rice 'bhat'.