Potato & Tomato Dhal

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Potato & Tomato Dhal

 

 

1 large onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, crushed

3 cm (1 1/2 " ) piece fresh ginger, finely grated

1 fresh long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped

4 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 large potato, chopped

350 g (12 1/3 oz) sweet potato, chopped

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed

2 cups vegetable stock

 

 

1. Process onion, garlic, ginger, chilli and 4 teaspoons of water until smooth.

 

2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Cook and stir onion mixture,

potato, sweet potato, tomato and spices for 5 minutes.

 

3. Add lentils and stock. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer,

stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender and

sauce thickens.

 

 

 

VARIATION: In place of spices use curry powder.

 

 

 

Serves 6.