Name: Lemon Lentil Dal
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 140ml vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, halved and sliced; 2 pieces cinnamon stick; 500g masoor dal; 1 tbsp root ginger, chopped; 500ml chicken stock; salt; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 green chilli, finely chopped and deseeded; 2 bay leaves; 15g coriander, chopped

Method

Heat 90ml of the in a large, deep saucepan over medium-low heat. When hot, add the and cook, stirring, until softened.
Add the , and to the pan and cook, stirring often for about 10 minutes.
Add the and 570ml of hot water, to taste and . Bring to the boil, then simmer for about ten minutes.
Add the juice and squeezed shell and cook for about 50 minutes longer, stirring often.
Heat the remaining in a small pan and add the , , and . Cook, stirring, until the onion is browned.
Add this mixture, including , to the lentils. Sprinkle with the chopped and serve hot.