Potato & Carrot Dahl

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1/2 large onion, diced
• 2 tomatoes deseeded and chopped , or you can use canned tomato
• Pinch chilli, to taste
• 1/2 cup red lentils rinsed well
• 1 cup water
• 1 carrot cut into chunks
• 1 large potato, cut into chunks
• 1 tsp. ground turmeric
• ½ tsp. garam masala
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 tsp. crushed ginger
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• Squeeze Lemon

Method

1. 1Heat olive oil in a pan over low-med heat. Add mustard seeds and onion and cook until onions softened, around 5 mins then add the garlic and ginger. Now add spices, turmeric, garam masala, and cook for 30 secs.
2. 2Add tomatoes and chilli, stir for 1 minute then add red lentils and water. Add potato and carrots, and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils have softened. If starting to thicken up too much add some more water. You want a slightly sloppy mixture.
3. 3Remove from heat and stir in olive oil, sugar and squeeze of lemon juice, season with salt.
4. 4Enjoy!