Dahl

Ingredients

• 8 ounces lentils (soaked as per packet instructions)
• 600 ml vegetable stock
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 ounce margarine
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 yellow pepper (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (whole but peeled)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

1. 1

   Put the lentils, turmeric and stock in a saucepan and bring it to the boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Most of the liquid should be absorbed.

2. 2

   In the meantime, melt the margarine in a saucepan and add the onion, yellow pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper to taste. Fry until the onion is soft and starting to brown.

3. 3

   Take out the garlic and add the cooked lentils. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 5 minutes or so.