Carrot top dhal
Ingredients: (serves 4)
• 1 tablespoon of oil (coconut works well)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 red chili, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes)
• 2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 small bunch coriander, stalks and leaves
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 200 grams red lentils, rinsed well
• 1 cup carrot tops, chopped well
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 400 gram tin of chopped tomatoes
• 500 millilitres of vegetable stock
• juice of 1/2 lemon
Method:
1. Heat the oil on a medium heat. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and allow to cook for a few minutes until they start to crackle and change colour.
2. Add the onion, garlic, chili, ginger and coriander stalks, along with the dried spices and salt. Sauté for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Add the tinned tomatoes and continue to cook over medium-high heat until they start to break down, for about 10 minutes.
4. Next add the lentils, carrot tops, and water. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are cooked.
5. Add the grated carrots and allow to cook for a further 5 minutes.
6. Finally, before serving, stir through the lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves and enjoy!This recipe was provided by
Recipe provided by Hannah Walker of for #FoodSavvy Norfolk & Suffolk