Gujarati Dhal

Ingredients

• 200g toor dal or red lentils
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp sugar or jaggery
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• salt

Method

1. Cook the dal in plenty of water until soft.
2. Heat the oil and add the mustard and cumin seeds until they start to pop.
3. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until softened.
4. Stir in the turmeric and tomato and cook down for a few minutes.
5. Add the cooked dal, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
6. Simmer briefly, then serve with rice.