Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups Red lentils (shelled)
  • 1 red chili pepper (finely chopped)
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 2 Tbsps Ghee
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp Chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground Cumin
  • 0.5 tsp ground cilantro
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 bay leaf

Instruction

  • Place the lentils in a bowl and wash thoroughly until the water remains clear. Drain the lentils in a sieve.
  • Fry the chilli pepper, onion and garlic in hot ghee for 1-2 minutes. Add the spices and then the lentils. Then add approx. 1 litre of water and the bay leaf. Cover and simmer on a medium heat for around 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the dhal gets too thick add a little more water.
  • Season with salt and serve.