Masoor masala (red lentils with onion and garlic)

By: Monisha Bharadwaj From: Good Food Bites

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Prep time:
15 mins
Cook time:
20 mins
Serves:
4

For a great accompaniment to all manner of Indian inspired dishes, Monisha Bharadwaj rustles up spiced red lentils with onion and garlic

Ingredients

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Method

1. Place the lentils in a large saucepan and add the water. Boil until mushy.

2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onions until golden. Drain half of them with a slotted spoon and reserve in a separate bowl.

3. Add the ginger and garlic pastes to the pan and stir for a few seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and the chilli powder and cook until soft.

5. Season with salt and stir in the cooked lentils.

6. Serve hot, topped with the reserved fried onions and a sprinkling of coriander leaves.

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