Quick and Easy Indian Dhal

Ingredients

Servings

6 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

2 Tbsp

Vegetable Oil

1

Onion , thinly sliced

1 Tbsp

Fresh Ginger , grated

1 tsp

Ground Turmeric

2 cans
(420 g)

Chickpeas , rinsed

2 cups

Brown Lentils , rinsed

1 1/2 cups

Water , boiled

1

Chicken Stock Cube , crumbled

2 cloves

Garlic , sliced

1

Red Chili Pepper , sliced

to taste

Fresh Cilantro

Cooking Instructions

HIDE IMAGES

Step 1

Heat Vegetable Oil (2 Tbsp) in a heavy-based deep saucepan over a moderate heat. Add Garlic (2 cloves) and fry until golden brown. Remove, drain on paper towel and leave aside but keep the oil!

Step 2

Add Onion (1) . Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until soft.

Step 3

Add Fresh Ginger (1 Tbsp) and Ground Turmeric (1 tsp) . Cook and stir for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 4

Add Chickpeas (2 cans) , Brown Lentils (2 cups) , Water (1 1/2 cups) , and Chicken Stock Cube (1) . Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chickpeas have broken down slightly.

Step 5

Serve Dhal topped with crispy garlic, Red Chili Pepper (1) , and Fresh Cilantro (to taste) . Enjoy!