Easy Tarka Dal

INGREDIENTS:

• Red Lentils

• Cumin Seeds

• Onions

• Spinac

• Mushrooms

• Fresh Ginger

• Fresh Garlic

• Fresh Chilli

• Garam Masala

• Ground Coriander

• Ground Turmeric

• Creamed Coconut

METHOD:

Put your red lentils in a pan with enough water to cover them completely. Bring the water to a boil. Turn down to a low-medium heat, add a generous knob of vegan butter and 2 tbsp ground turmeric.

In a new pan, fry 2 tsp of cumin seeds until fragrant (2-4 mins). Then set these aside in a little bowl.

Chop the onions finely and cook in the pan used for the cumin seeds with a little oil. After 5 mins, add in 1 tsp of grated fresh ginger, one finely chopped red chilli and 3 crushed garlic cloves. Cook for another 5 mins on medium heat, adding in the chopped mushrooms.

Add 2 tsp garam masala and ground coriander to the onion and mushroom mix.

Once the onions are more of a golden colour and are cooked (should take about 8 mins on medium heat) add to the now cooked lentils and mix them in.

Add an inch block of creamed coconut and a generous handful of fresh spinach to the pot and stir. Put the lid on and let it cook for 5 mins. Flavour with salt.

Serve with fresh coriander and enjoy!