Course: Starter - Dish: Vegetarian - Serves:
Canned lentils and mushrooms are great store-cupboard essentials that can be used to bulk up meals such as curries, casseroles and pasta dishes. Serves 4 as a side dish. 25 minutes to prepare and cook.
Method:
· In a large saucepan melt the butter, then add the onion and garlic and fry for five minutes until soft.
· Add the turmeric and cumin seeds, and fry for a further minute.
· Next add the lentils and fry for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
· With a potato masher, crush the lentils until you have a creamy paste.
· Add the mushrooms and chickpeas, then allow the dhal to cook for a further five minutes.
· Serve garnished with fresh coriander.
