Ingredients

Instructions

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  • In a large saucepan melt the butter, then add the onion and garlic and fry for five minutes until soft.
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  • Add the turmeric and cumin seeds, and fry for a further minute.
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  • Next add the lentils and fry for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
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  • With a potato masher, crush the lentils until you have a creamy paste.
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  • Add the mushrooms and chickpeas, then allow the dhal to cook for a further five minutes.
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  • Serve garnished with fresh coriander.
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  • Canned lentils and mushrooms are great store-cupboard essentials that can be used to bulk up meals such as curries, casseroles and pasta dishes.
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