Ingredients for 4 portions:
2-4 onions, finely chopped
4 cloves of garlic, pressed and finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried chili flakes (2,5 if youre brave)
2 teaspoons ground cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
0,5 teaspoon dried ground ginger (or 1 tsp freshly grated)
800g canned chopped tomatoes
(optional) you can put other veggies in there to make it a mixed vegetable daal. carrots, bell pepper, peas, cauliflower, etc. these are sautéd along with the onions
(optional) for a little extra protein, add a dl or two of quinoa along with the lentils. these won't affect the taste at all
(optional) a handful of fresh cilantro, for topping
Sauté onions and garlic in a pot with plenty of olive oil. Once the onions are starting to clear, add chili, turmeric, dried cilantro, cumin, cardamom, curry and ginger, and let this simmer while stirring for a couple minutes.
Wash the lentils thoroughly and add them to the pot, along with canned tomatoes and vegetable broth. Let it simmer under a lid for 30-45 minutes, until the lentils are soft. Stir the pot regularly, and add a little extra vegetable broth if the consistency becomes too firm.
Add coconut milk and taste test with salt, pepper, chili and cumin.
Serve in bowls along with raita, topping the daal with fresh cilantro
Wash and finely chop the mint. Press and finely chop garlic. Grate your cucumber coarsely.
Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix. Taste test with salt and pepper.