Slow cooker red lentil dhal

Slow cooker red lentil dhal from Bored of Lunch by Nathan Anthony. Photograph: Clare Wilkinson
Slow cooker red lentil dhal from Bored of Lunch by Nathan Anthony. Photograph: Clare Wilkinson
Serves: 4
Course: Dinner
Cooking Time: 5 hrs
Prep Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 380g dried red lentils
  • 250ml cold water
  • 400ml tin of reduced fat coconut milk
  • Handful of cherry tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2.5cm fresh ginger, grated
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh coriander, to garnish
  • Spring onions, chopped, to garnish

1. Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker, stir and season to taste. Cook on low for 5-6 hours, then stir and garnish with fresh coriander and chopped spring onions.

Per serving: 463 calories