Red Lentil Dahl

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 25-30 minutes

Serves: 2

Nutritional information:

• Protein: 13.5g
• Fat: 8.5g
• Carbohydrate: 35.3g
• Calories: 276

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• ½ onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 thumb size piece of ginger , grated
• 1 medium red chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped
• 3 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp medium curry powder
• 200g red lentils washed and drained
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• 500ml boiling water
• Bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped

Method:  

1. In a large pot melt the coconut oil.
2. Add the onions and sweat off gently on a low heat for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, ginger, chilli, cumin and curry powder and cook for roughly another 2 minutes.
4. Stir in your lentils, lime juice and chopped tomatoes.
5. Add the water and bring to a gentle simmer. Continue to simmer for another 15- 20 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
6. Serve topped with heaps of fresh coriander and a good dollop of natural yoghurt!