Green Lentil Dahl

Cook the lentils

• Soak the lentils in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Wash, rinse and drain the lentils.
• In a large pot combine the lentils, turmeric and 215ml hot water per serving (e.g. 4 servings = 850ml). Pop the pot on a medium heat and bring to the boil, simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils are soft.

Cook the paste

• Peel and grate the ginger. Chop the spring onions, including the green parts. Finely chop the chillies. Dice the tomato.
• Heat a dash of oil in a pan over a medium heat. add the ginger and fry for 30 seconds, then add the spring onions and chillies and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes until the tomatoes go mushy. Add garam masala, coconut milk and black pepper to taste, cook for 1 minute.
• Add the paste to the cooked lentils and cook for 4 minutes. Take off the heat and leave to rest for 15 minutes.

Cook the rice & plate up

• Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the packet instructions.
• Plate up and enjoy!