Chickpea Dhal

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Ingredients

Instructions

STEP 1:

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

STEP 2:

STEP 3:

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

STEP 4:

STEP 5:

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

STEP 6:

STEP 7:

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

STEP 8:

STEP 9:

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

STEP 10:

STEP 11:

Serve garnished with fresh coriander.

STEP 12:

STEP 13:

Canned lentils and mushrooms are great store-cupboard essentials that can be used to bulk up meals such as curries, casseroles and pasta dishes.