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Slow cooker dahl Slow cooker dahl
 

This healthy, Indian inspired dahl is the ideal simple winter dish.

 
Portion

Serves 4

Time

4 hours 10 minutes

 

Ingredients

  • 400g red split lentils
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 brown onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 4 tsp vegetable stock powder
  • 2 potatoes, chopped
  • Fresh green chilli, sliced, to serve (optional)
  • Fresh coriander, to serve
  • 1 cup basmati rice, steamed, to serve

Method

1
In a small frypan, add garam masala, cumin and turmeric. Toast over low heat for 3–4 mins, until fragrant. Set aside.
2
Add lentils, garlic, onion, tomatoes, grated ginger, stock powder, toasted spices, potatoes and 4 cups water to the bowl of a 5.7L slow cooker. Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low, until lentils and potatoes are tender and tomatoes have broken down. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
3
Serve on steamed basmati rice with fresh green chilli and coriander to garnish.
 

Originally published in The Costco Connection, Jul/Aug 2020. Pick up the latest copy at your local warehouse or read it online.