Lentil, pea, carrot and raisin Dal recipe
Ingredients
40ml sunflower oil
2 large carrot, peeled and chopped on the diagonal
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ inch piece ginger, minced
200g frozen petit pois, thawed
150g green lentils
50g raisins
2tsp ground cumin
2tsp ground coriander
½tsp ground cinnamon
½tsp chilli powder
salt
pepper
coriander leaves, to garnish
Heat the sunflower oil in a large casserole dish over a medium heat. Sweat the onion, garlic ginger and carrot for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened. Add the ground spices, chilli powder and seasoning, stir well and cook for a further minute, stirring occasionally. Add the lentils and raisins and cover the mixture with the water. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, then add the peas and simmer for a further 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Spoon into a serving dish and garnish with coriander leaves.
