Ingredients

How to make it

  • Check the lentils for stones,
  • place in a sieve and wash under cold running water.
  • Soak the lentils in 200ml cold water for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Rinse, then place in a saucepan with 400ml boiling water.
  • Bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for half an hour,
  • until the lentils are tender.
  • In a pan, melt 50g (1 ¾ oz) butter. Add the onion,
  • chillies and garlic and fry for 7 minutes or until golden,
  • stirring occasionally. Add the salt, turmeric, chilli powder,
  • half garam masala, then add the lentils and remaining cooking water.
  • Mix and add the ginger.
  • Fry over a medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally,
  • and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over the garam masala and put the remaining butter on top.
  • Swirl in the milk and sprinkle over the coriander

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  • chuckieb 15 years ago
    This looks amazing. Bookmarked for a future try. Thanks for sharing.
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