Dahl

200g red lentils

1 tomato, chopped

1 green chilli, chopped

4 cups water

4 cm ginger, sliced into 4 pieces

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp salt

3 tbsp oil

2 cloves crushed garlic

1 onion, chopped

Pinch of asafoetida

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp ground coriander

1/3 tsp chilli powder

1 tbsp fresh coriander

Place lentils, tomato, chilli, water, ginger, turmeric in a saucepan. Simmer, covered for 1 hour, stirring frequently

Remove ginger, add salt.

Fry garlic and onion until golden. Add remaining spices and cook for two minutes. Add to lentils.

Serve with fresh coriander