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Step 1
Rinse the lentils in cold water. Put them in a saucepan with the water and turmeric. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 15–20 minutes until soft.
Vegan
Indian red lentil dal – masoor daal
A warm, spicy Indian lentil dal with red lentils and an aromatic tadka of onion, garlic, ginger and garam masala. Serve with rice and, if desired, vegan naan bread.
YOU WILL NEED
Ingredients
- 3 dl dried red lentils
- 7 dl water
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 4 portions rice
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 dl chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½–1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp salt
- Vegan naan bread, to serve (optional)
FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE PLATE
Method
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Step 2
Cook the rice according to the packet instructions.
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Step 3
Finely chop the onion and garlic. Grate the ginger. Fry the onion, garlic and ginger in oil until the onion softens.
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Step 4
Add the chopped tomatoes, cumin, chilli powder, coriander, garam masala and salt. Fry the spice mixture for a few minutes.
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Step 5
Stir the tadka into the cooked lentils. Add a little water if you prefer a thinner dal. Simmer for a few minutes so the flavours combine.
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Step 6
Serve with rice and vegan naan bread if desired.
A DELICIOUS FINISH
What should you serve with it?
Non-alcoholic
Mango lassi
A cooling mango drink is a classic match for Indian spices.
ALCOHOL-FREE OPTION
Blend mango with plant-based yoghurt and a little water.
A delicious alternative that lets the food take centre stage.
These drink pairings are suggestions – choose what suits you and your guests.