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Ingredients

3 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

1 Onion, finely chopped

3 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds

1 Teaspoon Salt

2 Tablespoon Turmeric

2 Fresh Chillies, for garnish

2 Garlic Cloves, chopped

250 Gram Red Split Lentils

1 Litre Vegetable Stock

1 Teaspoon Dried Mint

2 Limes

1 Lemon

2 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds

1 Garlic clove, finely sliced

¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

1 Tablespoon Coriander Leaves

Method

To make the dal gently heat the oil in a large deep pan

Add the onion and slowly fry for 10 minutes.

Add the cumin salt turmeric chillies garlic cloves and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the lentils stock and mint.

Bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes add more stock if required.

Stir occasionally.

Add the majority of the lime and lemon juice but reserve some to garnish.

To make the dressing gently heat the olive oil.

Then add the cumin, garlic and cayenne pepper.

Cook for 30 seconds only then remove from the heat.

To serve place the dal into a serving dish and spoon swirls of the dressing over the top.

Add the lemon and lime zest the reserved chilli slices a little fresh coriander and the remaining lime and lemon juice (to taste).

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