Indian - Masala Dhal (Garlic Spiced Lentils)

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Masala Dhal (Garlic Spiced Lentils)

 

medium hot

 

SERVES 4

PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES

COOKING TIME: 2 HOURS

1 tbsp Vegetable oil

200g Dried red or yellow lentils

150g Onion, chopped

100g Canned chopped tomatoes

2 tbsp Curry Paste (See below for recipe - just add oil)

1 tbsp Tikka Masala Curry Paste (See below for recipe - just add oil)

1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

1/2 tsp Fresh ginger, chopped

1 tsp Fresh garlic, chopped

300ml Water

1 tsp Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

1 Heat the oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and fry until they start to

crackle.

2 Add the chopped ginger and garlic and saut & #233; for 1 minute. Add the onion

and saut & #233; for a further 3 - 4 minutes until light golden brown.

3 Add the remaining ingredients, mix well and transfer to your Slow Cooker. Cook

on High for 11/2 - 2 hours.

4 Garnish with fresh, chopped coriander leaves.

 

Meena Pathak - Flavours of India - Delicious Slow Cook Recipes

 

Garam Masala Curry Spice Mix

Ingredients

* 225g - 2 1/2 cups coriander seeds

* 110g - 1 cup cumin seeds

* 110g - 1/4 lb large cardamoms

* 50g - 1/2 cup cinnamon

* 50g - 2/3 cups cloves

* 110g - 1 cup peppercorns

* 1tsp grated nutmeg

Directions

 

1. roast the coriander and cumin seeds separately in a warm oven or under a

low grill or dry fry in a panfor about 3-5min.

2. shake them around constantly if under a grill or in pan

3. be careful not to burn seeds

4. peel the cardamoms, removing husks and strawy bits.

5. grind all the spices on a blender or pestle and mortar

6. careful not to make the mixture too fine

7. store in an airtight container

 

To make into a paste, mix powdered spices with oil.

 

 

Tikka Masala 1

* 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

* 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

* 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds

* 1 teaspoon turmeric

* 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

* *Marinade: Add spices to 1/4 cup olive oil *

 

1. Place all ingredients in a blender, spice mill, or coffee grinder and

pulse to a fine powder.

2. Place in a glass jar with lid. To make a paste, just add oil.