# Red Lentil Dhal Masoor di Dhal - a simple, comforting Indian lentil dish with tomato masala. ## Ingredients ### Lentils - 200g red lentils, washed - 900ml water (approx.) - 1 tsp salt ### Masala - 1 tbsp ghee or rapeseed oil - 1 tsp cumin seeds - 1 dried red chilli - 1 bay leaf - 1 small onion, chopped - 1 garlic clove, chopped - 2 tomatoes, finely chopped - 1 tsp ginger, grated - 1 tsp turmeric - 1 chilli, finely chopped - 1 tsp fenugreek leaves - 1 tsp garam masala ### Garnish - Handful of coriander, chopped ## Method 1. Wash the red lentils and add to a pot with 900ml water and 1 tsp salt 2. Heat ghee or oil in a pan 3. Add cumin seeds, dried red chilli, and bay leaf 4. Add chopped onion and garlic, cook until softened 5. Add chopped tomatoes and grated ginger 6. Add turmeric, fresh chilli, fenugreek leaves, and garam masala 7. Combine the masala with the cooking lentils 8. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes until lentils are soft 9. Garnish with fresh coriander **Serves:** 4 as a side, 2 as a main **Prep:** 10 mins | **Cook:** 20 mins