Lentil and Potato Dhal

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Lentil and Potato Dhal
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• Before I met my now-husband, which was about 22
  years ago Id never explored the world of Indian
  cuisine.  Lets just say I wasnt an adventurous
  eater. If it wasnt Italian, I just wasnt that
  interested.   When I learned that my boyfriend
  and his family were Indian, and his mum was an
  incredible cook, I knew my palette was in for a
  culinary ride.  And just between you and me, I
  was a tad nervous too.
• I clearly remember my first meal at their family
  home.  I had never seen food like it and the
  smells were so foreign.  Its here I ventured
  into the world of Indian food, and to begin with,
  I did struggle a little. The flavours were so
  new.  Over time I grew to love the food and now I
  have few recipes I love to cook, with dhal being
  my absolute favourite.  Im pretty sure this
  recipe is not exactly as my mother-in-law taught
  me.  I have a habit of messing with things. After
  all, I am a recipe creator.  Ive adapted this
  dhal it to suit my taste buds and I hope you love
  it too.

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• INGREDIENTS -
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 knob of ginger about 3 cm
• 3 fresh vine-ripened tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 ½ teaspoon turmeric

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• INGREDIENTS -
• 1 ½ teaspoons coriander powder
• 2 potatoes
• 1 cup orange lentils
• 1.2 litres water

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• METHOD
• Dice the onion finely and sauté in a saucepan
  with olive oil. Add cumin seeds and cook starts
  roasting.
• Then add ginger and garlic, let cook a minute or
  two.
• Meanwhile, blitz the tomatoes in a blender until
  a smooth liquid is formed. Set aside.
• Add the turmeric, salt and coriander powder to
  the pot and stir.

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• Add the pureed tomatoes and let it cook with the
  spices for about 3 5 minutes.
• Dice the potatoes into small 3 cm cubes. Add the
  diced potatoes and lentils to the tomato paste.
  (be sure to rinse the lentils before cooking)
• Add water, stir all ingredients and cook for 30
  minutes on medium to high heat until the dhal and
  potatoes are cooked.  The potatoes should be
  firm. Do not overcook or it will turn into mash
  in the dhal.  You want the potatoes to remain
  whole with the lentils.
• Serve on its own or with plain basmati rice.  Top
  with fresh coriander.

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Contact US

• Email -
• fiona_at_wholesomebellies.com.au
• Phone - 0416 250 969

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