10mins dhal

perfected by chu

• 1/2 cup red split lentils
• 1/2 tin chopped tomatoes
• 2 chopped garlic clove
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder

For tempering:

• 1 tbsp oil
• Some curry leaves
• 2 dried chillies
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds
• 1 chopped garlic

Method

• Fry cumin seeds in oil and then add tomatoes, clove and ginger
• Add lentils and everything else.Simmer until cooked. Put in a bowl and set aside.
• Fry the ingredients *for tempering. Pour on top of dhal. Serve with roti.