Ingredients

  • 1 C. lentils (I use green, french green and split red for this dish)
  • 3/4 C. finely diced onion
  • 3 C. Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. ground coriander seed
  • 1/2 tsp. chilli powder
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
  • 1 large jalapeno - seeded and diced
  • 2 inch fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. ghee or olive oil
  • 1 16 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro leaves (coriander)

Method

  • Place lentils, onions, water, turmeric, cumin, ground coriander and chili powder in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Combine garlic, ginger and jalapeno in a frypan with 1 Tbsp. oil. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic mixture, the tomatoes, oil and salt to the lentils and cover.
  • Cook 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the coriander. Let sit 10 minutes and serve.