Lentil Dhal
Joel FerenIngredients:
- ½ cup Ensure Neutral powder
- 1 cup split red lentils, rinsed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp chilli flakes – optional
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- Pinch of salt
- 1tbsp butter
Method:
- Place lentils, bay leaves and cinnamon in a saucepan with 2½ cups of cold water. Bring to the boil; reduce the heat to simmer, stirring regularly to prevent sticking for 10-12 minutes. Discard cinnamon and bay leaves and set cooked lentils aside.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion, ginger and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, spices and chilli flakes and cook for a further minute or until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and add salt and mix well.
- Add lentils to the pan and combine well. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through. Remove from the heat and stir through Ensure powder, butter and coriander.
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