Banana Dahl - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch gingerroot, grated
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
225 g red lentils, washed and drained
700 ml vegetable stock, warmed
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
salt and pepper
4 firm bananas, sliced or 4 plantains, sliced and fried

Preparation

Fry the onion, garlic and ginger in the oil over a gentle heat for approx ten minutes until golden.
Add the turmeric and fry for a further 1 minute.
Add the lentils and fry for 2 minutes.
Add the warmed stock and bring to the boil then simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the spices and seasoning and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
If using banana or plantain add it a coupe of minutes before serving to allow to warm through.
Serve with warm chapattis or naan bread.