Curried Red Lentil Dahl - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 large bay leaf
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 cup split red lentils
2 cups water
2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder
salt
1 -2 tablespoon chopped coriander, leaf

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large pan.
Cook onion and garlic, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and is turning clear.
Add bay leaf and spices and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
Tip in the lentils and the stock (made with the water and the stock powder), bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pan with a lid whilst simmering, so that the liquid does not evaporate too quickly.
Cook until the lentils are tender, about 25 - 30 minutes.
Stir in the coriander and serve.
Suggested accompaniments, steamed rice, naan bread, poppadoms.