Dhal Sauce

Ingredients

Method

1. Rinse red lentils thoroughly until water runs clear
2. Add rinsed lentils and cold water to a heavy-bottomed saucepan; mix well
3. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, stir regularly to prevent sticking
4. Cook ~35 minutes until just tender
5. Remove from heat, whisk gently to slightly break up lentils
6. In a separate pan, fry onions until soft
7. Add garlic, tomato purée, and spices; cook 5 minutes on low heat
8. Add cooked lentils to the spice mixture and stir well
9. Simmer 10 more minutes to blend flavours
10. Adjust consistency with water; add more spices if needed and cook another 10 minutes

Key Points

Try not to overcook — it can turn to mush.

Allergens

Mustard, Celery, Wheat