Red Lentil Daal (vegan & GF)

This family recipe was submitted to Cook the Commonwealth by Mohini, a second-generation Indian from Gujurat. This red lentil daal is always a delicious dish to eat with chapattis.

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Step 1

Heat a large casserole or saucepan and add the oil.

Step 2

Add mustard seeds and wait for them to sizzle and then quickly add the onions.

Step 3

Allow the onions to soften

Step 4

Now add all of the dried spices, followed by the garlic, ginger and chilli paste and stir well for a minute.

Step 5

Drain the lentils and add to the onion mix and stir in well before adding approx. 2 pints of boiling water

Step 6

Bring to the boil again, turn the heat down, cover and simmer for approx 20-30 minutes or until the lentils are melting and breaking down.

Step 7

Adjust the seasoning, adding more salt/garam masala if needed.

Step 8

Serve garnished with fresh, chopped coriander.