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Easy Daal

Servings 2
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the lentils

  • 320 g red lentils
  • 2 cans of light coconut milk
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 cayenne
  • 1/2 cinnamon
  • Salt to taste

Toppings

  • 1 yellow onions
  • 3 garlic
  • 1 tsp each of: cumin seeds mustard seeds, curry powder
  • A few curry leaves
  • Coriander

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the lentils well under the water.
  • Add to the pan with coconut milk and spices. Cook for 20-25 mins. Add water if you think is too thick.
  • In the meantime make a topping: into a small pan add oil and cook the spices for 20 secsĀ  the when it starts bubbling add the chopped onions and chopped garlic. Cook and add to the lentils.
  • A sprinkle of coriander, yoghurt, squeeze of lemon and fried onions on top are a great touch. Enjoy with a naan

Video

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: daal, indian, lentils