Berean SDA Church

Curried Red Lentil Dahl

Ready in 35mins

Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon  olive oil
2. 1 large  onion, diced
3. 1 teaspoon  garlic, minced
4. 1 large  bay leaf
5. 1 teaspoon  chili powder
6. 2 teaspoons  curry powder
7. 2 teaspoons  turmeric
8. 2 teaspoons  mustard seeds
9. 2 teaspoons  cumin seeds
10. 1 cup  split red lentils
11. 2 cups  water
12. 2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder
13. salt
14. 1 -2 tablespoon chopped coriander, leaf

Directions

• Heat the oil in a large pan.
• Cook onion and garlic, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and is turning clear.
• Add bay leaf and spices and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
• Tip in the lentils and the stock (made with the water and the stock powder), bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pan with a lid whilst simmering, so that the liquid does not evaporate too quickly.
• Cook until the lentils are tender, about 25 - 30 minutes.
• Stir in the coriander and serve.
• Suggested accompaniments, steamed rice, naan bread, poppadoms.