Lentil Dahl

Warming Autumn food - great for Hallowe'en and packed full of nutrients - ideal for the veggies amongst you!

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   1) Chop the onion into fine slices, and peel and crush the garlic
   
   2) Heat a thick-bottomed saucepan on the oven until it is hot. Add in all of the spices and cook for 2 minutes, stirring regularly (if you have one, put the spices together into a pestle & mortar and crush them)
   
   3) Using the same saucepan, now heat up the oil within, and add the onion and garlic - saute, covered, for approximately 5 minutes
   
   4) Add the spices and stir them in well. Cook for an additional 2 minutes
   
   5) Now add your lentils and approximately 3/4 of the water. Mix well, cover and gently simmer for about 1/2 hour. Check and stir from time to time, and if things look like they may be drying out, add a little more water
   
   6) Top and tail the ends of your runner beans, cutting off any stringy bits on the sides. Then diagonally slice them into fine strips, about 5mm wide
   
   7) Roughly chop your tomatoes
   
   8) Once the lentils are softened, add the runner beans and tomatoes into the pan, stir well and cook for a further 5 minutes
   
   9) If things look like they are drying out, always make sure to add a little more water - the idea is to achieve a 'thick soup' consistency
   
   10) This dish is wonderful on its own, or with some Naan Bread - or equally delicious served with rice
   
   ENJOY!