Serves 2, or 4 as a side dish

Ingredients

1 cup red split lentils

2 cups water

1tbsp butter/oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cardamom pods

3 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tsp cumin seeds

¼ tsp turmeric

2 small green chillies

½ tsp garam masala

1tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

salt

Method

In a medium saucepan bring the water to the boil, add the turmeric and garam masala and lentils with a generous pinch of salt. Leave this to simmer with the lid on for 20-30 mins or until cooked (flakey consistency), it will be quite, but as it cools slightly, it will thicken up. 

Once this is finished cooking, heat the oil/butter in a frying pan, add the garlic, cardamom pods and cumin, cook for a few mins, then add to the dhal. Finish with fresh coriander. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt.