Chickpea Dhal

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Preparation Time

h m

Cook Time

h m

Servings

0

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1:

  • In a large saucepan melt the butter, then add the onion and garlic and fry for five minutes until soft.

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  • Step 3:

  • Add the turmeric and cumin seeds, and fry for a further minute.

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  • Step 5:

  • Next add the lentils and fry for five minutes, stirring occasionally.

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  • Step 7:

  • With a potato masher, crush the lentils until you have a creamy paste.

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  • Step 9:

  • Add the mushrooms and chickpeas, then allow the dhal to cook for a further five minutes.

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  • Step 11:

  • 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.