Name: Dhal with garlic naan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup red lentils, rinsed; 4 cup (1l) cold water; 2 slice peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium brown onion, halved, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 cup chopped coriander, plus extra leaves, to garnish; 6 naan bread; 60 gram light olive oil spread, melted; 2 clove garlic, crushed

Dhal with garlic naan

This tasty lentil curry is wonderfully hearty and packed full of flavour. It's great served as part of an Indian meal, or alone as an easy lunch or dinner.

Serves 6

Prep

15M

Cook

35M

Total

50M

Skip to Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup red lentils, rinsed

4 cup (1l) cold water

2 slice peeled fresh ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 medium brown onion, halved, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/4 cup chopped coriander, plus extra leaves, to garnish

6 naan bread

60 gram light olive oil spread, melted

2 clove garlic, crushed

Method

Dhal

1.Combine lentils, water, ginger and turmeric in a medium saucepan over moderate heat. Cover. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, 20 minutes. Stir lentils frequently to prevent mixture catching on base of pan.

2.Heat oil in a medium frying pan over moderate heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Add seeds. Cook 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir onion mixture and coriander into lentils.

3.Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Wrap naan in foil. Bake 5 minutes, or until heated.

4.Place olive oil spread and garlic in a small bowl; mix well. Brush warmed naan with garlic spread. Serve dhal with naan.

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Dhal

Related stories