Name: Green Lentil Dal
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 250g green lentils, soaked overnight; pinch ground turmeric; 1 large onion; 1 bay leaf; 1 piece root ginger; 1 tbsp parsley, chopped; 1 green chilli; 4 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; ½ tsp cumin seeds, crushed; ¼ tsp mustard seeds, crushed; 1 tin chopped tomatoes

Method

Put the , , , , , , fresh and 1 tablespoon of in a pan with enough water to cover. Bring to the boil and simmer, covered, over a gentle heat for 45 minutes or until the lentils are cooked. Add little extra water if necessary.
Warm the remaining and cook the crushed in it until browned. Add the spices and cook for a few further minutes. Stir in the , heat through and stir in the cooked .
Heat through and bubble over a gentle heat for 5-10 minutes before serving.