Name: Chana Dhal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 225 g Yellow split peas (chana dhal); 1 pt Water; ½ tsp Turmeric; 4 Slices of ginger; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Garam masala; 3 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Cumin seeds; 2 Cloves garlic, chopped; ½ tsp Chilli powder; Coriander to garnish

Lovely simple dhal which is still tasty! Serve with some fresh greens, or with a vegan 'fish' cake or as a side to any Indian meal.

225 g Yellow split peas (chana dhal)

1 pt Water

½ tsp Turmeric

4 Slices of ginger

1 tsp Salt

¼ tsp Garam masala

3 tbsp Oil

½ tsp Cumin seeds

2 Cloves garlic, chopped

½ tsp Chilli powder

Coriander to garnish

Boil the lentils and remove the scum

Add turmeric and ginger

Cover leaver slightly ajar on low for 1 hour

Add salt and garam masala and stir

Heat oil in a separate pan

Add cumin and a few seconds later add garlic

When the garlic is browned add chilli powder

Immediately take off the heat and add to the dhal

Serve garnished as coriander