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List of ingredients for Lentil dahl with spiced onions


* 1 Litre/1.75 Pints water
* 1 Large white Onion, roughly chopped
* 2.5cm/1inch Piece Root ginger, peeled, finely chopped
* 1 Teaspoon Turmeric
* 1 Teaspoon Cumin seeds, roughly crushed
* 200g/7oz Canned chopped Tomatoes
* 300g/10oz Red lentils
* Salt and Ground black pepper
'''Topping'''
* 2 Tablespoons Vegetable oil
* 2 White Onions, thinly sliced
* 1 Clove Garlic, finely chopped (optional)
* 1 Teaspoon Cumin seeds, roughly crushed
* 2 Teaspoons black Onion Seeds
* One quarter to half teaspoon Dried crushed red Chilli
* Pinch Turmeric
* 150g/5oz Natural yogurt
* Small bunch fresh Coriander to garnish

===Method===
* Pour the water into a medium saucepan, add the chopped Onion, Ginger, Turmeric and Cumin seeds then add the Tomatoes and bring to the Boil.
* Put the Lentils into a Sieve, rinse with cold water, drain and then add to the saucepan with plenty of Salt and Pepper.
* Bring back to the Boil then Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring from time to time until the Lentils are soft.
* About 10 minutes before you are ready to serve, make the topping by heating the Oil in a Frying pan, add the Onions and Fry gently for 5 minutes until softened.
* Add the Garlic, if using, the Seeds and Spices and Fry for 3-4 minutes more, stirring until Browned.
* Spoon the Lentils into bowls, top with spoonfuls of Yogurt, the Onion mixture and torn Coriander leaves to garnish. Serve with warmed Naan bread or Chapattis.

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