Dhal

Ingredients

• Red Split Lentils

  Waitrose

  250 grams or 250g

• Turmeric

  Spices, ground

  1 tsp or 2g

• Salt

  Table

  1 tsp or 6g

• Sunflower oil

  Linoleic (less than 60%)

  2 tbsp or 27g

• Cumin

  Spices, cumin seed

  1 tsp, ground or 3g

• Onions

  Raw

  1 medium or 110g

Directions

1. Put the lentils in the pan with 800 ml cold water, bring to the boil, then skim off any scum, add the turmeric and salt. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, stirring from time to time until the lentils have broken down to the puree.
2. When The Dhal Is Almost Done, Heat The Oil In The Pan And Fry The Cumin Seeds Until Fragrant. Add The Halved And Sliced Onions And fry until brown.
3. Mix the two together, adjust the seasoning and serve.