red lentil curry & spiced oil

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place the lentils in a wide saucepan, pour over the measurement boiling water and bring to the boil over a high heat, skimming off foam that comes to the surface.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to medium and add the turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, green chillies and ginger paste. Cook for 15–20 minutes, whisking occasionally, until thickened and tender.

Step 3

Meanwhile, make the spiced oil. Heat the oil in a small nonstick saucepan over a medium-high heat, add the mustard and cumin seeds, curry leaves, garlic and dried red chilli and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Step 4

Stir the spiced oil into the lentil mixture with the tomatoes. Season with salt and scatter with chopped coriander. Serve with rice and pickles of your choice.