My Favourite Recipe
Recipes are such an act of love, a love for the ingredients, a love to share with others, this is one of my favourites and I wanted to share it with you.
Tomato Coconut Dahl
Ingredients
400g red lentils, washed and drained
2x 400g cans coconut milk
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 large tomatoes, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon chilli flakes, optional
Method
Place a pan over a medium heat.
Add the chopped garlic with olive oil and salt and let that cook for 1-2 minutes before adding all the spices, followed by the chopped tomatoes.
Stir well, letting the spices and garlic fry together for a few minutes before stirring through the lentils, then add the coconut milk.
Bring the mix to the boil, before reducing to simmer over a low temperature.
Leave to cook, uncovered, for about 1 hour until thick and creamy – making sure to stir it every 10-15 minutes, ensuring it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan and adding a splash of water if it feels like it's drying out.
Once cooked, stir through a little more salt and pepper to serve. I love it with chilli flakes, coriander and a sprinkle of nigella seeds.
