Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 None onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 None long red chili pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup yellow split peas, soaked 30 mins, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • None None Pappadums, to serve

Method

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan on high heat. Saute onion, garlic, chili pepper and ginger for 3-4 mins until onion is tender.
  • Add cumin, ground coriander and turmeric. Cook, stirring, for 1 min.
  • Mix in tomatoes, stock, split peas and lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, about 30 mins until dhal is tender.
  • Stir 2 tbsp of the cilantro. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro, to garnish. Serve with pappadums.