Lentil dhal

Ingredients:

• 250g red lentils.

• 30g butter or ghee.

• 1 large onion, finely sliced.

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped.

• 2 small fresh chilis, chopped finely.

• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger.

• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric.

• 1 teaspoon cumin.

• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala.

• 3 cups vegetable stock.

• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste.

Method:

• Cover lentils with water in a large bowl, stand covered, overnight.

• Heat butter or ghee in a large pan, cook onion, garlic, chili & ginger until onion is translucent.

• Add salt (to taste), turmeric, cumin & garam masala, stir well.

• Add drained lentils & fry for 2 minutes.

• Add vegetable stock & bring to boil.

• Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 20-30 minutes until mixture is thick.

Serve with chapatis.